He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be broken, beyond healing.

The man [(who is in need)] of rebuke, and stiffens his neck [(not to hear it)] will be suddenly broken with none to heal [him].

When the righteous are on the increase, the people rejoice: but when the wicked man bears rule, the people mourn.

In the increase of the righteous, the people will rejoice, but in the rule of the wicked, the people will sigh.

He who loves wisdom gladdens his father: but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.

The man who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but the consort of harlots loses a fortune.

The king by justice establishes the land: but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.

The king establishes the land through justice, but a man [i.e., a judge] of vanity [(who is precipitate in judgment)] destroys it.

A man who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.

The man who "smooth-talks" his friend spreads the net for his [own] feet.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous man sings and rejoices.

The offense of the wicked one [sets] a snare [for his feet], but the righteous one [(not having walked in his ways)] sings and rejoices.

The righteous man apprehends the cause of the poor: but the wicked man cannot grasp that knowledge.

The righteous one knows the suffering of the poor [and tries to alleviate it]; the wicked one does not give heart to know.

Scornful men stir up a city into strife: but wise men turn away wrath.

Men of mockery will enflame the city, but the wise will turn back wrath.

If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

[When] a wise man contends with a fool, whether he [(the wise man)] is angry [with him] or smiles [at him], he will find no peace.

The bloodthirsty hate the innocent: but the just seek his good.

Men of blood hate the innocent one, but the upright seek his soul [i.e., love him].

A fool vents all his anger: but a wise man keeping it in subdues it.

The fool vents all his wrath, and the wise man thereafter assuages it.

If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

The ruler who gives ear to a falsehood — all of his servants are wicked.

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

A poor man [i.e., one who is "poor" in Torah] and a man of depth [in Torah] have met [i.e., they are on a par]. The L-rd enlightens the eyes of both.

The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

The king who judges the poor in truth — his seat will be established forever.

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but the youth who is given free rein shames his mother [viz., Yishmael, who ultimately caused his mother, Hagar, to be cast out.]

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: both the righteous shall witness their fall.

In the increase of the wicked, offense increases, and the righteous will look on at their downfall.

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; and he will give delight to thy soul.

Chastise your son and he will give you peace, and he will give pleasures to your soul.

Where there is no vision, the people become unruly: but happy is he who keeps Tora.

When there is no prophecy [i.e., when prophecy is removed from Israel because of their shaming the prophets], the people are breached [i.e., they become corrupt], and fortunate is the keeper of Torah.

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understands he will not answer.

With words [alone] the servant [i.e., one who rebels against the judges] will not be chastised, for he will perceive that there is no response [i.e., that his reprover remains silent after reproving him (so that words must be "reinforced" by blows)].

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.

Have you seen a man hasty with his words [i.e., overhasty to respond]? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

He who pampers his servant from a child shall have him become his master at last.

[If] one indulges his servant [i.e., his evil inclination] from youth, in the end it will be his master.

An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.

The man of wrath will stir up the attribute of justice, and the angry man offends greatly.

A man’s pride shall bring him low: but the humble in spirit shall attain honour.

The pride of man will bring him low, and the humble of spirit will court honor.

Whoever is partner with a thief is his own enemy: he hears the adjuration of witnesses, but discloses nothing.

He who divides with a thief hates his [own] soul; he will hear the adjuration [(in court) to reveal the thief, but (being his "partner,")] he will not speak out.

The fear of man brings a snare: but he who puts his trust in the Lord shall be protected.

The snare [of sin] will affright a man, but the truster in the L-rd will be emboldened.

Many seek the ruler’s favour; but a man’s judgment comes from the Lord.

Many seek [(to have their case adjudicated)] before the ruler, but a man's judgment is from the L-rd.

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

The abomination of the righteous is a man of wrong, and the abomination of the wicked is he who is just in his ways.