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[1]A man that hardeneth his neck, when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and cannot be cured.
[2]When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
[3]A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
[4]A king by judgment maintaineth the country: but a man receiving gifts, destroyeth it.
[5]A man that flattereth his neighbor, spreadeth a net for his steps.
[6]In the transgression of an evil man is his snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
[7]The righteous knoweth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
[8]Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
[9]If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
[10]Bloody men hate him that is upright: but the just have care of his soul.
[11]A fool poureth out all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
[12]Of a prince that hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.
[13]The poor and the usurer meet together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
[14]A king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established forever.
[15]The rod and correction give wisdom: but a child set a liberty, maketh his mother ashamed.
[16]When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
[17]Correct thy son and he will give thee rest, and will give pleasures to thy soul.
[18]Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the law, is blessed.
[19]A servant will not be chastised with words: though he understand, yet he will not answer.
[20]Seest thou a man hasty in his matters? There is more hope of a fool, than of him.
[21]He that delicately bringeth up his servant from youth, at length he will be even as his son.
[22]An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
[23]The pride of a man shall bring him low: but the humble in spirit shall enjoy glory.
[24]He that is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
[25]The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be exalted.
[26]Many do seek the face of the ruler: but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.
[27]A wicked man is abomination to the just, and he that is upright in his way , is abomination to the wicked.
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