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- HE WHO, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed--and that without remedy.
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- When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
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- Whoever loves skillful and godly Wisdom rejoices his father, but he who associates with harlots wastes his substance.
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- The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts and tribute overthrows it.
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- A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own feet.
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- In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous man sings and rejoices.
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- The [consistently] righteous man knows and cares for the rights of the poor, but the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge. [Job 29:16; 31:13; Ps. 41:1.]
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- Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath.
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- If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
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- The bloodthirsty hate the blameless man, but the upright care for and seek [to save] his life. [Gen. 4:5, 8; I John 3:12.]
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- A [self-confident] fool utters all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and stills it.
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- If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will become wicked.
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- The poor man and the oppressor meet together--the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
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- The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established continuously.
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- The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings his mother to shame.
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- When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.
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- Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart.
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- Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]--blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he. [I Sam. 3:1; Amos 8:11, 12.]
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- A servant will not be corrected by words alone; for though he understands, he will not answer [the master who mistreats him].
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- Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a [self-confident] fool than for him.
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- He who pampers his servant from childhood will have him expecting the rights of a son afterward.
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- A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger commits and causes much transgression.
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- A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor. [Prov. 15:33; 18:12; Isa. 66:2; Dan. 4:30; Matt. 23:12; James 4:6, 10; I Pet. 5:5.]
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- Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life; he falls under the curse [pronounced upon him who knows who the thief is] but discloses nothing.
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- The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.
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- Many crave and seek the ruler's favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord.
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- An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is an abomination to the wicked.
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