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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked. |
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