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He that, being often reproved, stiffeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
3
Whoso loveth wisdom maketh his father rejoice, but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
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The king by judgment establisheth the land, but he that receiveth bribes overthroweth it.
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A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.
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In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
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The righteous considereth the cause of the poor, but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
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Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.
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If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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The bloodthirsty hate the upright, but the just seek his soul.
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A fool uttereth all his mind, but a wise man keepeth it in until afterwards.
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If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants will be wicked.
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The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth their eyes.
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The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
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When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
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Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
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Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, he will not give heed.
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Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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He that delicately bringeth up his servant from childhood shall have him become his son in the end.