od Crossway1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. (1 Sm 2,25; Przyp 1,24; Przyp 6,15; Iz 30,14; Jer 19,11)2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. (Est 3,15; Est 8,15; Przyp 11,10; Przyp 28,12; Przyp 28,28)3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. (Przyp 5,9; Przyp 6,26; Przyp 10,1; Przyp 15,20; Przyp 27,11; Przyp 28,7; Łk 15,13; Łk 15,30)4By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts[1] tears it down. (2 Krn 9,8; Przyp 29,14)5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. (Ps 9,15; Przyp 28,23)6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. (Wj 15,1; Wj 15,21; Ps 35,27; Kazn 9,12)7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. (Job 29,16; Ps 41,1; Przyp 28,27)8Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. (Przyp 11,11)9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. (Kazn 4,6)10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.[2] (Rdz 4,5; Rdz 4,8; 1 J 3,12)11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the Lord gives light to the eyes of both. (Job 25,3; Ps 13,3; Przyp 22,2)14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. (Ps 72,4; Przyp 16,12; Przyp 29,4)15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. (Przyp 10,1; Przyp 17,25; Przyp 29,17)16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. (Ps 37,34; Ps 37,36; Ps 58,10; Ps 91,8; Ps 92,11)17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. (Przyp 13,24)18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,[3] but blessed is he who keeps the law. (Wj 32,25; 1 Sm 3,1; 2 Krn 15,3; Ps 74,9; Am 8,11; Łk 11,28; Jan 13,17; Jk 1,25)19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. (Przyp 26,12)21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.[4]22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. (Przyp 15,18)23One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. (2 Sm 22,28; Przyp 11,2; Przyp 15,33; Przyp 17,19; Przyp 18,12; Mt 23,12; Jk 4,6)24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. (Kpł 5,1; Przyp 8,36)25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. (Rdz 12,12; Rdz 20,2; Rdz 20,11; Rdz 26,7; Łk 12,4; Jan 12,42)26Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice. (Przyp 19,6; Iz 49,4; 1 Kor 4,4)27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. (2 Kor 6,14)