God’s Word
For Everyday Life

He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;

Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;

The king by justice makes the land stable,

A man who flatters his neighbour

An evil man is snared by his sin,

The righteous care about justice for the poor.

Mockers stir up a city,

If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,

The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;

A fool vents all of his anger,

If a ruler listens to lies,

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:

The king who fairly judges the poor,

The rod of correction gives wisdom,

When the wicked increase, sin increases;

Correct your son, and he will give you peace;

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;

A servant can’t be corrected by words.

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?

He who pampers his servant from youth

An angry man stirs up strife,

A man’s pride brings him low,

Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.

The fear of man proves to be a snare,

Many seek the ruler’s favour,

A dishonest man detests the righteous,