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1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. | 1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. |
2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. | 2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. | 3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
4By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down. | 4By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down. |
5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. | 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. |
6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. | 6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. |
7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. | 7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. |
8Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. | 8Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. |
9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. | 9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. |
10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. | 10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. |
11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. | 11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. |
12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. | 12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. |
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | 13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. |
14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. | 14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. |
15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. | 15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. |
16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. | 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. |
17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. | 17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. |
18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. | 18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. |
19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond. | 19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond. |
20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | 20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. | 21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. |
22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. | 22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. |
23One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. | 23One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. |
24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. | 24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. |
25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. | 25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. |
26Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. | 26Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. |
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. | 27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. |
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