Today’s Scripture:

A man who hardens his neck after much reproofWill suddenly be broken [a]beyond remedy.2 When the righteous [b]increase, the people rejoice,But when a wicked man rules, people groan.3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.4 The king gives stability to the land by justice,But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.5 A man who flatters his neighborIs spreading a net for his steps.6 By transgression an evil man is ensnared,But the righteous sings and rejoices.7 The righteous [c]is concerned for the rights of the poor,The wicked does not understand such [d]concern.8 Scorners set a city aflame,But wise men turn away anger.9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,[e]The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless,But the upright [f]are concerned for his life.11 A fool [g]always loses his temper,But a wise man holds it back.12 If a ruler pays attention to falsehood,All his ministers become wicked.13 The poor man and the oppressor [h]have this in common:The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.14 If a king judges the poor with truth,His throne will be established forever.15 The rod and reproof give wisdom,But a child [i]who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.16 When the wicked [j]increase, transgression increases;But the righteous will see their fall.17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;He will also [k]delight your soul.18 Where there is no [l]vision, the people are unrestrained,But happy is he who keeps the law.19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone;For though he understands, there will be no response.20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?There is more hope for a fool than for him.21 He who pampers his slave from childhoodWill in the end find him to be a son.22 An angry man stirs up strife,And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.23 A man’s pride will bring him low,But a humble spirit will obtain honor.24 He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;He hears the oath but tells nothing.25 The fear of man [