ShavatSHAVAT
A man who hardens his neck
Discipline1Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
Leadership2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
WisdomFamily3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
LeadershipJustice4By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
SpeechFriendship5Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.
Justice6Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
Justice7The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
Where there is no vision the people perish
WisdomAnger8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Wisdom9If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
Justice10The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
AngerWisdom11Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
Leadership12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
Fear of LordJustice13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
LeadershipJustice14If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
DisciplineFamily15A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
LeadershipJustice16When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
DisciplineFamily17Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
Fear of Lord18Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom`s instruction.
A man's pride will bring him low
Discipline19Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
Speech20Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
Discipline21A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.
Anger22An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
Wisdom23Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
The fear of man lays a snare
Justice24The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify.
Fear of Lord25Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
Fear of LordLeadership26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.
Justice27The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
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