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[1] HE who refuses reproof and stiffens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy
[2] When the righteous are many, the people increase; but when the wicked are in authority, the people groan
[3] He who loves wisdom rejoices his father; but he who keeps company with harlots shall lose his substance
[4] The king by justice enriches the land; but a wicked man causes it to be in want
[5] A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet
[6] An evil man shall be ensnared in his wickedness; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice
[7] A righteous man considers the cause of the poor; but the wicked has no understanding to regard it
[8] Scornful men set cities on fire; but wise men turn away wrath
[9] A wise man contends with a fool, and when he is angry, he laughs and does not scoff
[10] Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent; but the righteous have compassion upon them
[11] A fool utters all his wrath; but a wise man uses his mind
[12] If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked
[13] The poor man and the oppressor meet together, and the LORD lightens the eves of both
[14] The king who faithfully judges the people, his throne shall be established for ever
[15] The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child who lacks discipline brings shame upon his mother
[16] When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous shall rejoice in their fall
[17] Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight to your soul
[18] When the wicked men multiply, the people are ruined; but he who keeps the law, blessed is he
[19] A servant will not be corrected by words; for he knows then that he will not be beaten
[20] When you see a man who is hasty in his words, know that a fool is better than he
[21] He who is given to pleasures from his youth will be a servant, and in the end will groan
[22] An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression
[23] A man's pride shall bring him low; but his meekness shall add to his honor
[24] He who is a partner with a thief hates his own soul; they put him under oaths, but he does not confess
[25] The iniquity of a man becomes a stumblingblock to him; but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall become strong
[26] Many seek the ruler's favor; but a man's judgment comes from the LORD
[27] An unjust man is an abomination to the just; and a right way is an abomination to the wicked
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