1. He who is often reproved, and hardens his neck, will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice (Prov. 28:12); but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.  (Prov. 11:10)
3. Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
   but a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.  (Prov. 6:26)
4. The king establishes the land by justice,
   but he who receives bribes overthrows it.
5. A man who flatters his neighbour (Prov. 26:28) spread a net for his feet.
6. By transgression an evil man is snared,
   but the righteous sings and rejoices.  (Eccl. 9:12)
7. The righteous considers the cause of the poor (Job 29:16),
   but the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
8. Scoffers ensnare a city, but wise men turn away wrath.  (Prov. 11:11)
9. If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
   whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
10. The bloodthirsty hates the blameless,
    but the just seeks his well-being.  (1 John 3:12)
11. A fool vents all his feelings,
    but a wise man holds them back.  (Prov. 14:33;   Prov. 12:16)
12. If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked.
13. The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
    The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.   (Prov. 22:2;   Matt. 5:45)
14. The king who judges the poor with truth,
    his throne will be established forever.  (Is. 11:4)
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom,
    but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.  (Prov. 22:15)
16. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
    but the righteous will see their fall.  (Ps. 37:34)
17. Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18. Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;  (1 Sam. 3:1); but happy is he who keeps the law.  (John 13:17)
19. A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
    for though he understands, he will not respond.
20. Do you see a man hasty in his words?
    There is more hope for a fool than for him.  (Prov. 26:12)
21. He who pampers his servant from childhood will have him as a son in the end.
22. An angry man stirs up strife,
    and a furious man abounds in transgressions.  (Prov. 22:24;  Prov. 26:21)
23. A man's pride will bring him low,
    but the humble in spirit will retain honour.  (Prov. 11:2;  Is. 66:2)
24. Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; he swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.  (Lev. 5:1)
25. The fear of man brings a snare (Gen. 12:12;   Gen. 20:2), but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
26. Many seek the ruler's favour, but justice for man comes from the Lord.  (Ps. 20:9)
27. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

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