| | 1 | He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck Will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
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| | 2 | When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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| | 3 | Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; But a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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| | 4 | The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.
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| | 5 | A man who flatters his neighbor, Spreads a net for his feet.
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| | 6 | An evil man is snared by his sin, But the righteous can sing and be glad.
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| | 7 | The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.
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| | 8 | Mockers stir up a city, But wise men turn away anger.
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| | 9 | If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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| | 10 | The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; And they seek the life of the upright.
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| | 11 | A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control.
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| | 12 | If a ruler listens to lies, All of his officials are wicked.
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| | 13 | The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
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| | 14 | The king who fairly judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.
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| | 15 | The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
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| | 16 | When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
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| | 17 | Correct your son, and he will give you peace; Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
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| | 18 | Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But one who keeps the law is blessed.
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| | 19 | A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
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| | 20 | Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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| | 21 | He who pampers his servant from youth Will have him become a son in the end.
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| | 22 | An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in sin.
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| | 23 | A man's pride brings him low, But one who is of a lowly spirit gains honor.
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| | 24 | Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
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| | 25 | The fear of man proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
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| | 26 | Many seek the ruler's favor, But a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
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| | 27 | A dishonest man detests the righteous, And the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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