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He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy

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When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh

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Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance

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The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it

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A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps

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

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The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge

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Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath

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If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest

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The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life

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A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him

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If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked

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The poor man and the oppressor meet together; HaShem giveth light to the eyes of them both

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

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The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother

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When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall

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Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul

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Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he

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A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response

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

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He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last

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An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression

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A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour

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Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing

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The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in HaShem shall be set up on high

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Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from HaShem

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An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked