1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

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2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

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3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

<>Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father, <>he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance, <>harlots, <>substance

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

<>he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

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6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

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7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

<>v. 7, <>the poor

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

<>Scornful, <>city, <>wise men turn away wrath

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

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10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

<>upright, <>the just seek his soul

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

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12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

<>If a ruler hearken to lies, <>lies, <>his servants

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

<>the LORD lighteneth both their eyes

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

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16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

<>the wicked … the righteous shall see their fall

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

<>Correct, <>son, <>delight

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

<>v. 18, <>vision … law, <>perish, <>keepeth the law

19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

<>v. 20, <>hope

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

<>v. 21

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

<>v. 22, <>strife

23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

<>honour

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

<>Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul, <>hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not, <>bewrayeth

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

<>The fear of man bringeth a snare, <>trust in the LORD

26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

<>Many seek the ruler's favour, <>every man's judgment cometh from the LORD

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

<>in the way