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If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
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The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
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If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established for ever.
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The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
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When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
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Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
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Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
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By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not give heed.
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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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He who pampers his servant from childhood, will in the end find him his heir.
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A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger causes much transgression.
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A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
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The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
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The fear of man lays a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe.
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Many seek the favor of a ruler, but from the LORD a man gets justice.
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An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but he whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.