Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.

The fear of man brings a snare: but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

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

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.

If a ruler hearkens to lies, all his servants are wicked.

He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

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

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.

The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not such knowledge.

The king by justice establishes the land: but he that receives bribes overthrows it.

Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight unto your soul.

Whosoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.

Whosoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and reveals it not.

See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.

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

He that carefully brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son in the end.

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understands he will not answer.

The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his good.

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD.

If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether the foolish man rages or laughs, there is no rest.

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.