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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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- A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
- When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
- A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
- The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
- A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
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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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- By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
- The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.
- Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.
- When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
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