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- He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
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- When the righteous increase, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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- Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;
but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
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- A king by just judgment establisheth the land;
but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
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- A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
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- In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;
but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
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- The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;
the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
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- Scornful men set the city in a flame;
but the wise turn away anger.
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- If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
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- The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
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- A fool uttereth all his mind;
but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
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- If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
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- The indigent and the oppressor meet together;
Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
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- A 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 increase, transgression increaseth;
but the righteous shall see their fall.
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- Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
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- Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint;
but happy is he that keepeth the law.
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- A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
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- Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words?
there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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- He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
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- An angry man exciteth contention;
and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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- A man's pride bringeth him low;
but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
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- Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
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- The fear of man bringeth a snare;
but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
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- Many seek the ruler's face;
but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
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- An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;
and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
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