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A man who hardens _his_ neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond healing. 

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When the righteous increase, the people are glad, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. 

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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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By justice the king causes the land to stand, But a man of bribes tears it down. 

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A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. 

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By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings with joy and is glad. 

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The righteous knows the cause of the poor, The wicked does not understand _that_ knowledge. 

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Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. 

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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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Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright seek _the well-being of_ his soul. 

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A fool lets out all of his spirit, But a wise man holds it back. 

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_If_ a ruler pays attention to a lying word, All his ministers _become_ wicked. 

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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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If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. 

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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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When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. 

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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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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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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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He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be arrogant. 

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An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. 

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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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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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Many seek the face of a ruler, But justice for man _comes_ from Yahweh. 

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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.