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[1] The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
[2] When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
[3] A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth harlots, shall squander away his substance.
[4] A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
[5] A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
[6] A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
[7] The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
[8] Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
[9] If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
[10] Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
[11] A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
[12] A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
[13] The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
[14] The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
[15] The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
[16] When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
[17] Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
[18] When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
[19] A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
[20] Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
[21] He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
[22] A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
[23] Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
[24] He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
[25] He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
[26] Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
[27] The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
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