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13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
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The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will 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 brings shame to his mother.
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A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
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When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
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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 prophecy the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
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Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not give heed.
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Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for 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 who pampers his servant from childhood, will in the end find him his heir.
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A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.
22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger causes much transgression.
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An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
23 A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
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Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
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