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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 a wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.