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1 One who stays stubborn after many corrections will be suddenly broken, beyond healing.
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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 become numerous, the people rejoice, but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.
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2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but one who spends time with prostitutes destroys riches.
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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 gives stability to the land by justice, but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
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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 People who flatter their friends spread out a net for their feet.
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5 Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.
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6 The wicked are snared by their own sin; the righteous 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 know the rights of the poor, but the wicked don't understand.
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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 Mockers set a city on fire, but the wise turn back anger.
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8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
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9 When the wise make a legal charge against the foolish, the fools shout, they laugh—there is no calm.
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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 Murderous people hate the innocent, and they seek the lives of the virtuous.
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10 Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
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11 Fools show all their anger, but the wise hold 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 listens to lies, those who serve him will be wicked.
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12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
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13 The poor and their oppressors have a common bond— the LORD gives light to the eyes of 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 If a king judges the poor honestly, his throne will be established forever.
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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 correction lead to wisdom, but children out of control shame their mothers.
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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 become numerous, so do crimes; the righteous will see their downfall.
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16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
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17 Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind and bring delight into your life.
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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 When there's no vision, the people get out of control, but whoever obeys instruction is happy.
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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 Servants aren't disciplined by words; they might understand, but they don't respond.
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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 Do you see people who are quick to speak? There is more hope for fools than for them.
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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 Pamper servants from a young age, and later on there will be trouble.
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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 Angry people stir up conflict; hotheads cause much offense.
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22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.
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23 Pride lays people low, but those of humble spirit gain honor.
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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 Those who share plunder with thieves hate themselves; even under oath, they don't testify.
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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 People are trapped by their fear of others; those who trust the LORD are secure.
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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 access to the ruler, but justice comes from the LORD.
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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 The unjust person is disgusting to the righteous; the straight path is disgusting to the wicked.
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27 The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
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