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1A man who flatters his neighbor spreads 2a net for his feet.
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An evil man is 3ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man 4sings and rejoices.
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A righteous man 5knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not 6understand such knowledge.
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7Scoffers 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 8no quiet.
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Bloodthirsty men 9hate 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.
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The poor man and the oppressor 10meet together; the LORD 11 gives light to the eyes of both.
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If a king 12faithfully judges the poor, his throne will 13be established forever.
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14The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself 15brings shame to his mother.