29 One who stays stubborn after many corrections
    will be suddenly broken, beyond healing.
² When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice,
    but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.
³ A man who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
    but one who spends time with prostitutes destroys riches.
⁴ A king gives stability to the land by justice,
    but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
⁵ People who flatter their friends
    spread out a net for their feet.
⁶ The wicked are snared by their own sin;^[a]
    the righteous sing and rejoice.
⁷ The righteous know the rights of the poor,
    but the wicked don’t understand.
⁸ Mockers set a city on fire,
    but the wise turn back anger.
⁹ When the wise make a legal charge against the foolish,
    the fools shout, they laugh—there is no calm.
¹⁰ Murderous people hate the innocent,
    and they seek the lives of the virtuous.
¹¹ Fools show all their anger,
    but the wise hold it back.
¹² If a ruler listens to lies,
    those who serve him will be wicked.
¹³ The poor and their oppressors have a common bond—
    the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
¹⁴ If a king judges the poor honestly,
    his throne will be established forever.
¹⁵ The rod and correction lead to wisdom,
    but children out of control shame their mothers.
¹⁶ When the wicked become numerous, so do crimes;
    the righteous will see their downfall.
¹⁷ Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind
    and bring delight into your life.
¹⁸ When there’s no vision, the people get out of control,
    but whoever obeys instruction is happy.
¹⁹ Servants aren’t disciplined by words;
    they might understand, but they don’t respond.
²⁰ Do you see people who are quick to speak?
    There is more hope for fools than for them.
²¹ Pamper servants from a young age,
    and later on there will be trouble.
²² Angry people stir up conflict;
    hotheads cause much offense.
²³ Pride lays people low,
    but those of humble spirit gain honor.
²⁴ Those who share plunder with thieves hate themselves;
    even under oath, they don’t testify.
²⁵ People are trapped by their fear of others;
    those who trust the Lord are secure.
²⁶ Many seek access to the ruler,
    but justice comes from the Lord.
²⁷ The unjust person is disgusting to the righteous;
    the straight path is disgusting to the wicked.