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He that being often reproved hardeneth his neckShall 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 neighborSpreadeth 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 childShall 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.