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22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

7 Wisdom is too high for fools; in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.

15 Do not lurk like a thief near the house of the righteous, do not plunder their dwelling place;

25 But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come on them.

31 thorns had come up everywhere, the ground was covered with weeds, and the stone wall was in ruins.

19 Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.

3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!

7 Like the useless legs of one who is lame is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in,

2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue.

24 Whoever robs their father or mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is partner to one who destroys.

28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

4 By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.

16 the grave, the barren womb, land, which is never satisfied with water, and fire, which never says, ‘Enough!’

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.