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He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck,
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shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. |
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When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice:
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but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. |
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Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father:
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but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. |
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The king by judgment establisheth the land:
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but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. |
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A man that flattereth his neighbor
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spreadeth a net for his feet. |
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In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare:
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but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. |
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The righteous considereth the cause of the poor:
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but the wicked regardeth not to know it. |
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Scornful men bring a city into a snare:
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but wise men turn away wrath. |
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If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man,
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whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. |
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The bloodthirsty hate the upright:
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but the just seek his soul. |
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A fool uttereth all his mind:
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but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward. |
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If a ruler hearken to lies,
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all his servants are wicked. |
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The poor and the deceitful man meet together:
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the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. |
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The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,
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his throne shall be established for ever. |
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The rod and reproof give wisdom:
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but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. |
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When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth:
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but the righteous shall see their fall. |
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Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest;
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yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. |
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Where there is no vision, the people perish:
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but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. |
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A servant will not be corrected by words:
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for though he understand he will not answer. |
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Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?
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There is more hope of a fool than of him. |
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He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child
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shall have him become his son at the length. |
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An angry man stirreth up strife,
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and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. |
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A man's pride shall bring him low:
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but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. |
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Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul:
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he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. |
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The fear of man bringeth a snare:
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but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. |
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Many seek the ruler's favor;
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but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. |
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An unjust man is an abomination to the just:
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and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. |
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