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¹ HE who refuses reproof and stiffens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are many, the people increase; but when the wicked are in authority, the people groan.

³ He who loves wisdom rejoices his father; but he who keeps company with harlots shall lose his substance.

⁴ The king by justice enriches the land; but a wicked man causes it to be in want.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

⁶ An evil man shall be ensnared in his wickedness; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

⁷ A righteous man considers the cause of the poor; but the wicked has no understanding to regard it.

⁸ Scornful men set cities on fire; but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ A wise man contends with a fool, and when he is angry, he laughs and does not scoff.

¹⁰ Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent; but the righteous have compassion upon them.

¹¹ A fool utters all his wrath; but a wise man uses his mind.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor meet together, and the LORD lightens the eves of both.

¹⁴ The king who faithfully judges the people, his throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child who lacks discipline brings shame upon his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous shall rejoice in their fall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight to your soul.

¹⁸ When the wicked men multiply, the people are ruined; but he who keeps the law, blessed is he.

¹⁹ A servant will not be corrected by words; for he knows then that he will not be beaten.

²⁰ When you see a man who is hasty in his words, know that a fool is better than he.

²¹ He who is given to pleasures from his youth will be a servant, and in the end will groan.

²² An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.

²³ A mans pride shall bring him low; but his meekness shall add to his honor.

²⁴ He who is a partner with a thief hates his own soul; they put him under oaths, but he does not confess.

²⁵ The iniquity of a man becomes a stumblingblock to him; but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall become strong.

²⁶ Many seek the rulers favor; but a mans judgment comes from the LORD.

²⁷ An unjust man is an abomination to the just; and a right way is an abomination to the wicked.