11  jBe wise, kmy son, and lmake my heart glad.
14  Blessed is the one who zfears the Lord2 always. and one given to anger causes much transgression. 18  gWhoever hwalks in integrity will be delivered. but whoever ahardens his heart will fall into calamity. 22:28; Matt. 17  yDiscipline your son, and he will give you rest; 18  Where zthere is no prophetic vision the people acast off restraint,3. 3:1; [2 Chr. and the vegetation of the mountains is gathered.

but with a man of understanding and knowledge. 1:24-27 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,will suddenly be #[Isa. 12  When vthe righteous triumph, there is great glory. but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet. 11:2. but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. 4 By justice a king h builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts 1 tears it down. 19  iWhoever works his land will have plenty of bread.

8  Like fa bird that strays from its nest, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.1.

22  She makes dbed coverings for herself; when he sits among the elders of the land. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 15:3; Ps. 27  lAn unjust man is an abomination to the righteous.
[b]11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit,    but a wise man quietly holds it back.12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,    all his officials will be wicked.13 The poor man and the oppressor (S)meet together;    the Lord (T)gives light to the eyes of both.14 If a king (U)faithfully judges the poor,    his throne will (V)be established forever.15 (W)The rod and reproof give wisdom,    but a child left to himself (X)brings shame to his mother.16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases,    but (Y)the righteous will look upon their downfall.17 (Z)Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;    he will give delight to your heart.18 Where (AA)there is no prophetic vision the people (AB)cast off restraint,[c]    but blessed is he who (AC)keeps the law.19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined,    for though he understands, he will not respond.20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. but he who yconfesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. An oracle that his mother taught him: 2  What are you doing, my son?1 What are you doing, fson of my womb? 11:2, Luke 12:4; [Gen. 12:12, 13; 20:2, 11; 26:7; John 12:42, 43]. and mpervert the rights of all the afflicted. 18  kThree things are rtoo wonderful for me; 21  Under kthree things sthe earth trembles; 23  van unloved woman when she wgets a husband. but a child left to himself wbrings shame to his mother. 13  pTake a man’s garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for an adulteress.2. 24  She makes hlinen garments and sells them; 25  iStrength and dignity are her clothing. yet they provide their food in the summer; 26  ythe rock badgers are a people not mighty.

lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar. English Standard Version (ESV), the fool only rages and laughs, and there is. 2:25]; See ch. 26  bthe lambs will provide your clothing. 2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 6  Give strong drink to the one who nis perishing, 7  plet them drink and forget their poverty, for the rights of all who are destitute.3. 3:1; [2 Chr. Cancel any time. 17:19; 2 Sam. and a maidservant when she displaces her mistress. but when wthe wicked rise, people hide themselves. Extra Small Small Medium Large Additional Settings . 21  wThe crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, 22  xCrush a fool in a mortar with a pestle. 29 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. Luke 12:4; [Gen. 12:12, 13; 20:2, 11; 26:7; John 12:42, 43]. but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall. 4  Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming. He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck.