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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; 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 gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright. |
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