83 lines
2.7 KiB
Markdown
83 lines
2.7 KiB
Markdown
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###### 1
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A man who hardens _his_ neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
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###### 2
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When the righteous increase, the people are glad, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
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###### 3
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A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who befriends harlots destroys _his_ wealth.
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###### 4
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By justice the king causes the land to stand, But a man of bribes tears it down.
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###### 5
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A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
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###### 6
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By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings with joy and is glad.
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###### 7
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The righteous knows the cause of the poor, The wicked does not understand _that_ knowledge.
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###### 8
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Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.
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###### 9
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When a wise man is brought into judgment with a man who is an ignorant fool, The _ignorant fool_ both rages and laughs, and there is no rest.
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###### 10
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Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright seek _the well-being of_ his soul.
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###### 11
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A fool lets out all of his spirit, But a wise man holds it back.
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###### 12
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_If_ a ruler pays attention to a lying word, All his ministers _become_ wicked.
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###### 13
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The poor man and the oppressor meet together _in this_-- Yahweh gives light to the eyes of both.
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###### 14
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If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
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###### 15
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The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child left _to himself_ brings shame to his mother.
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###### 16
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When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
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###### 17
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Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; And he will give delight to your soul.
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###### 18
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Where there is no vision, the people are out of control, But how blessed is he who keeps the law.
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A slave will not be corrected by words _alone_; For though he understands, there will be no answer.
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###### 20
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Do you behold a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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###### 21
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He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be arrogant.
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###### 22
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An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
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###### 23
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A man's lofty pride will bring him low, But a lowly spirit will take hold of glory.
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###### 24
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He who divides _the spoil_ with a thief hates his own soul; He hears the oath but declares nothing.
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Trembling before man brings a snare, But he who trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high.
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###### 26
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Many seek the face of a ruler, But justice for man _comes_ from Yahweh.
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###### 27
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An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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