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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down. |
| 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 ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. |
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