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1 - He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 - When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

3 - Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

4 - The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

5 - A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 - In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 - The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

8 - Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

9 - If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

10 - The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

11 - A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

12 - If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

13 - The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

14 - The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

15 - The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

16 - When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

17 - Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

18 - Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 - A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

20 - Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

21 - He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.

22 - An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

23 - A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

24 - Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

25 - The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

26 - Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgmentcomethfrom Jehovah.

27 - An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.