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1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
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4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
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5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
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6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
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7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
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8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
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9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
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11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
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12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
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13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
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14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
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16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
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17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
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18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
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20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
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22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
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25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
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26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
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27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
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- 1 A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
- 2 When the righteous 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 neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
- 6 By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
- 7 The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such 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, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
- 10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.
- 11 A fool 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 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 who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
- 16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
- 17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.
- 18 Where there is no 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 childhood Will 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 brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.
- 26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
- 27 An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.
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