Warnings and Instructions 1A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
3A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
4The king gives stability to the land by justice,
5A man who flatters his neighbor
6By transgression an evil man is ensnared,
7The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor,
8Scorners set a city aflame,
9When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
10Men of bloodshed hate the blameless,
11A fool always loses his temper,
12If a ruler pays attention to falsehood,
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
14If a king judges the poor with truth,
15The rod and reproof give wisdom,
16When the wicked increase, transgression increases;
17Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
18Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained,
19A slave will not be instructed by words alone;
20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
21He who pampers his slave from childhood
22An angry man stirs up strife,
23A mans pride will bring him low,
24He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
25The fear of man brings a snare,
26Many seek the rulers favor,
27An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org Bible Apps |