[1]  He, that being often reproved hardens 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 bears rule, the people mourn.

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[3]  Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.

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[4]  The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.

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[5]  A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

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[6]  In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.

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[7]  The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards 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 contends 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 utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.

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[12]  If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.

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[13]  The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.

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[14]  The king that faithfully judges 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 brings his mother to shame.

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[16]  When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.

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[17]  Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.

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[18]  Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps 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]  See you 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 brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

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[22]  An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.

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[23]  A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

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[24]  Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not.

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[25]  The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

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[26]  Many seek the ruler’s favor; but every man’s judgment comes 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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