The Flourishing of the Righteous
A man of rebukes who stiffens his neck will be broken in an instant, and there is no healing.
When the righteous increase, the people are glad, but when a wicked man rules, a people groans.
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes destroys wealth.
A king by judgment makes a land stand, but a man of offerings tears it down.
A man who makes things smooth for his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
In the transgression of an evil man is a snare, but the righteous sings aloud and is glad.
A righteous man knows the cause of the poor; a wicked man does not understand knowledge.
Men of scoffing inflame a town, but the wise turn back anger.
A wise man goes to court with a stubborn fool — and there is raging and laughing, and no quiet.
Men of blood hate the blameless, and the upright seek his life.
A fool brings out all his spirit, but a wise man quiets it back.
A ruler who attends to a word of falsehood — all his ministers are wicked.
A poor man and a man of oppressions meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
A king who judges the poor in truth — his throne will be established forever.
A rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a young man let loose shames his mother.
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look on their downfall.
Discipline your son and he will give you rest; he will give delights to your soul.
Where there is no vision a people is let loose, but happy is he who keeps instruction.
By words a servant is not disciplined, for he understands but there is no answer.
Have you seen a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
One who pampers his servant from youth — his end will be grief.
A man of anger stirs up discord, and a master of rage abounds in transgression.
The pride of a man brings him low, but one lowly of spirit holds honor.
One who shares with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the curse and does not tell.
The trembling of a man gives a snare, but one who trusts in the LORD is set on high.
Many seek the face of a ruler, but a man’s judgment is from the LORD.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and one upright of way is an abomination to the wicked.