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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he! |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked. |
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