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| 1. | He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy. |
| 2. | When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. |
| 3. | Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance. |
| 4. | A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it. |
| 5. | A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps. |
| 6. | In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice. |
| 7. | The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge. |
| 8. | Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger. |
| 9. | If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, he hath no rest. |
| 10. | The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul. |
| 11. | A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back. |
| 12. | If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked. |
| 13. | The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. |
| 14. | A 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 bringeth his mother to shame. |
| 16. | When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall. |
| 17. | Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul. |
| 18. | Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law. |
| 19. | A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer. |
| 20. | Hast thou seen a man 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 in the end have him as a son. |
| 22. | An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. |
| 23. | A man`s pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour. |
| 24. | Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not. |
| 25. | The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected. |
| 26. | Many seek the ruler`s face; but a man`s right judgment is from Jehovah. |
| 27. | An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked man. |