| 29 | Proverbs | ||
| 1 | He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck will suddenly be broken beyond healing. | ||
| 2 | When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. | ||
| 3 | He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his substance. | ||
| 4 | By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts gifts ruins it. | ||
| 5 | A man who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet. | ||
| 6 | An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. | ||
| 7 | A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. | ||
| 8 | Scoffers set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath. | ||
| 9 | If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. | ||
| 10 | Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless, and the wicked seek his life. | ||
| 11 | A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly holds it back. | ||
| 12 | If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. | ||
| 13 | The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Yahweh gives light to the eyes of both. | ||
| 14 | If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established for ever. | ||
| 15 | The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. | ||
| 16 | When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but the righteous will look upon their downfall. | ||
| 17 | Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. | ||
| 18 | Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. | ||
| 19 | By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not give heed. | ||
| 20 | Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | ||
| 21 | He who pampers his servant from childhood, will in the end find him his heir. | ||
| 22 | A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger causes much transgression. | ||
| 23 | A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honour. | ||
| 24 | The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. | ||
| 25 | The fear of man lays a snare, but he who trusts in Yahweh is safe. | ||
| 26 | Many seek the favour of a ruler, but from Yahweh a man gets justice. | ||
| 27 | An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but he whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. | ||
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