29 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

³ Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

⁴ The king establishes the land by justice,But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighborSpreads a net for his feet.

⁶ By transgression an evil man is snared,But the righteous sings and rejoices.

⁷ The righteous considers the cause of the poor,But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

⁸ Scoffers set a city aflame,But wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man contends with a foolish man,Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,But the upright seek his well-being.^[a]

¹¹ A fool vents all his feelings,^[b]But a wise man holds them back.

¹² If a ruler pays attention to lies,All his servants become wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

¹⁴ The king who judges the poor with truth,His throne will be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod and rebuke give wisdom,But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;But the righteous will see their fall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you rest;Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

¹⁸ Where there is no revelation,^[c] the people cast off restraint;But happy is he who keeps the law.

¹⁹ A servant will not be corrected by mere words;For though he understands, he will not respond.

²⁰ Do you see a man hasty in his words?There is more hope for a fool than for him.

²¹ He who pampers his servant from childhoodWill have him as a son in the end.

²² An angry man stirs up strife,And a furious man abounds in transgression.

²³ A man’s pride will bring him low,But the humble in spirit will retain honor.

²⁴ Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;He swears to tell the truth,^[d] but reveals nothing.

²⁵ The fear of man brings a snare,But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.

²⁶ Many seek the ruler’s favor,But justice for man comes from the Lord.

²⁷ An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.