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1. A man who does not listen after many strong words are spoken to him will be destroyed all at once and without help.
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2. When those who are right with God rule, the people are glad, but when a sinful man rules, the people have sorrow.
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3. A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who goes with women who sell the use of their bodies wastes his money.
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4. The king makes the land strong by doing what is right and fair, but the one who takes pay for doing wrong, destroys it.
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5. A man who gives his neighbor sweet-sounding words that are not true spreads a net for his own feet.
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6. A sinful man is trapped by his sins, but a man who is right with God sings for joy.
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7. The man who is right with God cares about the rights of poor people, but the sinful man does not understand such things.
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8. Men who speak against others set a city on fire, but wise men turn away anger.
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9. When a wise man argues with a foolish man, the fool only gets angry or laughs, and there is no peace and quiet.
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10. Men who kill hate him without blame, but a good man cares for his life.
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11. A fool always loses his temper, but a wise man keeps quiet.
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12. If a ruler listens to lies, all who work for him will become sinful.
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13. The Lord gives light to the eyes of both the poor man and the man who makes it hard for others.
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14. If the king is fair as he judges the poor, his throne will stand forever.
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15. The stick and strong words give wisdom, but a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
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16. When the sinful are many, sins become many, but those who are right with God will see their fall.
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17. Punish your son when he does wrong and he will give you comfort. Yes, he will give joy to your soul.
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18. Where there is no understanding of the Word of the Lord, the people do whatever they want to, but happy is he who keeps the law.
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19. A servant will not be taught by words alone. For even if he understands, he will not answer.
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20. Do you see a man who is quick with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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21. He who gives good care to his servant from the time he is young, will in the end find him to be a son.
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22. A man of anger starts fights, and a man with a bad temper is full of wrong-doing.
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23. A man's pride will bring him down, but he whose spirit is without pride will receive honor.
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24. He who works with a robber hates his own life. He knows about the bad that will come, but can tell nothing.
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25. The fear of man brings a trap, but he who trusts in the Lord will be honored.
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26. Many look for the ruler's favor, but what is right and fair comes from the Lord.
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27. A sinful man is a shame to those who are right with God, and he who is right with God is a shame to the sinful.
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