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1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
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1 A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy.
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2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
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3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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4 A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
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4 By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.
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5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
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5 Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.
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6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
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6 An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad.
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7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
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7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
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8 Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
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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 contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
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9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
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10 The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
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10 Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
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11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
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11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.
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12 If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
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12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
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13 The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
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13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
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14 A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.
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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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15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
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16 When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
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16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
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17 Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
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17 Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.
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18 Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
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18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.
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19 A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
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19 A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond.
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20 Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
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21 If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end.
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22 An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.
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23 A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
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23 A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.
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24 Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
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24 The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify.
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25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
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25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
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26 Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
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26 Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that man gets justice.
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27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
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27 The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
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