Dual Panel1HE WHO, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed--and that without remedy.
2When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan {and} sigh.
3Whoever loves skillful {and} godly Wisdom rejoices his father, but he who associates with harlots wastes his substance.
4The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts {and} tribute overthrows it.
5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous man sings and rejoices.
7The [consistently] righteous man knows {and} cares for the rights of the poor, but the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.
8Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless man, but the upright care for {and} seek [to save] his life.
11A [self-confident] fool utters all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and stills it.
12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will become wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together--the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established continuously.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings his mother to shame.
16When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.
17Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart.
18Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]--blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he.
19A servant will not be corrected by words alone; for though he understands, he will not answer [the master who mistreats him].
20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a [self-confident] fool than for him.
21He who pampers his servant from childhood will have him expecting the rights of a son afterward.
22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger commits {and} causes much transgression.
23A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life; he falls under the curse [pronounced upon him who knows who the thief is] but discloses nothing.
25The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, {and} puts his confidence in the Lord is safe {and} set on high.
26Many crave {and} seek the ruler's favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is an abomination to the wicked.