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1The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself 2brings shame to his mother.
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When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but 3the righteous will look upon their downfall.
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4Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
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Where 5there is no prophetic vision the people 6cast off restraint, but blessed is he who 7keeps the law.
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By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
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Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? 8There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.
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9A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
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10One's pride will bring him low, 11but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
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The partner of a thief 12hates his own life; 13he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
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14The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.