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1 One who stays stubborn after many corrections will be suddenly broken, beyond healing.
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Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
2 When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice, but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.
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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but one who spends time with prostitutes destroys riches.
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A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 A king gives stability to the land by justice, but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
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By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
5 People who flatter their friends spread out a net for their feet.
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Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.
6 The wicked are snared by their own sin; the righteous sing and rejoice.
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Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
7 The righteous know the rights of the poor, but the wicked don't understand.
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The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Mockers set a city on fire, but the wise turn back anger.
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Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 When the wise make a legal charge against the foolish, the fools shout, they laugh—there is no calm.
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If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 Murderous people hate the innocent, and they seek the lives of the virtuous.
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The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
11 Fools show all their anger, but the wise hold it back.
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Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, those who serve him will be wicked.
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If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
13 The poor and their oppressors have a common bond— 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 honestly, his throne will be established forever.
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If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
15 The rod and correction lead to wisdom, but children out of control shame their mothers.
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A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
16 When the wicked become numerous, so do crimes; the righteous will see their downfall.
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When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind and bring delight into your life.
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Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
18 When there's no vision, the people get out of control, but whoever obeys instruction is happy.
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Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
19 Servants aren't disciplined by words; they might understand, but they don't respond.
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Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
20 Do you see people who are quick to speak? There is more hope for fools than for them.
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Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
21 Pamper servants from a young age, and later on there will be trouble.
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A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.
22 Angry people stir up conflict; hotheads cause much offense.
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An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
23 Pride lays people low, but those of humble spirit gain honor.
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Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
24 Those who share plunder with thieves hate themselves; even under oath, they don't testify.
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The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify.
25 People are trapped by their fear of others; those who trust the LORD are secure.
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Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
26 Many seek access to the ruler, but justice comes from the LORD.
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Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice.
27 The unjust person is disgusting to the righteous; the straight path is disgusting to the wicked.
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The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
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