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

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.

The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.

He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.

A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.

One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.

A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.

By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.

Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.

He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

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

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.

Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.

If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.

When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.

Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.

If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.

The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORDgives light to the eyes of both.