Proverbs

A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.

Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.

An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad.

The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.

Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.

A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.

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

If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.

The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.

Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.

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

Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end.

An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.

A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.

The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify.

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that man gets justice.

The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.