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New International Version NIV
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
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The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
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A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
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When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
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Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
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Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
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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Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
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A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
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