He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his'substance.
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it .
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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