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Show me a righteous ruler and I will show you a happy people. Show me a wicked ruler and I will show you a miserable people.
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If you appreciate wisdom, your parents will be proud of you. It is a foolish waste to spend money on prostitutes.
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When the king is concerned with justice, the nation will be strong, but when he is only concerned with money, he will ruin his country.
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If you flatter your friends, you set a trap for yourself.
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Evil people are trapped in their own sins, while honest people are happy and free.
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A good person knows the rights of the poor, but wicked people cannot understand such things.
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People with no regard for others can throw whole cities into turmoil. Those who are wise keep things calm.
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When an intelligent person brings a lawsuit against a fool, the fool only laughs and becomes loud and abusive.
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Bloodthirsty people hate anyone who's honest, but righteous people will protect the life of such a person.
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Stupid people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back.
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If a ruler pays attention to false information, all his officials will be liars.
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A poor person and his oppressor have this in common - the Lord gave eyes to both of them.
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If a king defends the rights of the poor, he will rule for a long time.