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1 - A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.

2 - In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.

3 - A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.

4 - A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.

5 - A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.

6 - In the transgression of the evil <FI>is<Fi> a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 - The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.

8 - Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.

9 - A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.

10 - Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.

11 - A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.

12 - A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers <FI>are<Fi> wicked.

13 - The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.

14 - a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.

15 - A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.

16 - In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.

17 - Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.

18 - Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!

19 - By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.

20 - Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.

21 - Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, <FI>At<Fi> his latter end also he is continuator.

22 - An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.

23 - The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.

24 - Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not.

25 - Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.

26 - Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> the judgment of each.

27 - An abomination to the righteous <FI>is<Fi> the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked <FI>is<Fi> the upright in the way!