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Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
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When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
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The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
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A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
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To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet.
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Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
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The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don't care at all.
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Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger.
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If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
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The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them.
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Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
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If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked.
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The poor and the oppressor have this in common--the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
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If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.
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To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
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When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
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Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad.
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When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
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Words alone will not discipline a servant; the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
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There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
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A servant pampered from childhood will become a rebel.
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An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
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Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.
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If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself. You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
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Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.
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Many seek the ruler's favor, but justice comes from the LORD.
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The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly.