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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 in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
 
3.    He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
 
4.    The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
 
5.    A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.
 
6.    In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
 
7.    The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
 
8.    Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
 
9.    If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.
 
10.    The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
 
11.    A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
 
12.    If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.
 
13.    The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth both their eyes.
 
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 bringeth his mother to shame.
 
16.    When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
 
17.    Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.
 
18.    Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
 
19.    A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth, he will not answer.
 
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 at length become his son.
 
22.    An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
 
23.    A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
 
24.    Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth it not.
 
25.    The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
 
26.    Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
 
27.    An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.