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1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be 2broken 3beyond healing.
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When 4the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when 5the wicked rule, the people groan.
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He who 6loves wisdom makes his father glad, but 7a companion of prostitutes 8squanders his wealth.
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By justice a king 9builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
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10A man who flatters his neighbor spreads 11a net for his feet.
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An evil man is 12ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man 13sings and rejoices.
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A righteous man 14knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not 15understand such knowledge.
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16Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
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If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is 17no quiet.
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Bloodthirsty men 18hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
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A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
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If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.