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

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

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

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

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

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

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

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

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.

He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth it not.

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him at length become his son.

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 understandeth, he will not answer.

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

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

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth 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 cometh from the LORD.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.

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