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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? 1There 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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2A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
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3One's pride will bring him low, 4but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
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The partner of a thief 5hates his own life; 6he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
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7The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.
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Many 8seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man 9gets justice.
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10An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.