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- Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.
- A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.
- If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.
- The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
- If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
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- Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
- A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.
- If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
- The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
- If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.
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- The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
- When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
- Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.
- Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.
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- The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
- When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
- Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.
- Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.
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