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