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- A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy.
- When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
- A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
- By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.
- Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.
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- He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
- When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
- The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
- A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
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- An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad.
- The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
- Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
- If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
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- In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
- The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
- Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
- If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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