1<\/sup>The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 2<\/sup>When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.<\/span> <\/p>\n 3<\/sup>The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.<\/span> <\/p>\n 4<\/sup>A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.<\/span> <\/p>\n 5<\/sup>A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.<\/span> <\/p>\n 6<\/sup>A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.<\/span> <\/p>\n 7<\/sup>The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.<\/span> <\/p>\n 8<\/sup>Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.<\/span> <\/p>\n 9<\/sup>A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.<\/span> <\/p>\n 10<\/sup>Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.<\/span> <\/p>\n 11<\/sup>A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.<\/span> <\/p>\n 12<\/sup>A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.<\/span> <\/p>\n 13<\/sup>The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.<\/span> <\/p>\n 14<\/sup>The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.<\/span> <\/p>\n 15<\/sup>The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will brings shame to his mother.<\/span> <\/p>\n 16<\/sup>When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.<\/span> <\/p>\n 17<\/sup>Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.<\/span> <\/p>\n 18<\/sup>When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.<\/span> <\/p>\n 19<\/sup>A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.<\/span> <\/p>\n 20<\/sup>Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.<\/span> <\/p>\n 21<\/sup>Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.<\/span> <\/p>\n 22<\/sup>A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.<\/span> <\/p>\n 23<\/sup>Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.<\/span> <\/p>\n 24<\/sup>Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 25<\/sup>Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.<\/span> <\/p>\n 26<\/sup>Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.<\/span> <\/p>\n 27<\/sup>The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition.<\/span> <\/p>\n