291He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neckwill be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.+2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;but when the wicked rule, the people groan.+3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.+4The king by justice makes the land stable,but he who takes bribes tears it down.+5A man who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his feet.+6An evil man is snared by his sin,but the righteous can sing and be glad.+7The righteous care about justice for the poor.The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.+8Mockers stir up a city,but wise men turn away anger.+9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.+10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;and they seek the life of the upright.+11A fool vents all of his anger,but a wise man brings himself under control.+12If a ruler listens to lies,all of his officials are wicked.+13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.+14The king who fairly judges the poor,his throne shall be established forever.+15The rod of correction gives wisdom,but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.+16When the wicked increase, sin increases;but the righteous will see their downfall.+17Correct your son, and he will give you peace;yes, he will bring delight to your soul.+18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;but one who keeps the law is blessed.+19A servant can’t be corrected by words.Though he understands, yet he will not respond.+20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?There is more hope for a fool than for him.+21He who pampers his servant from youthwill have him become a son in the end.+22An angry man stirs up strife,and a wrathful man abounds in sin.+23A man’s pride brings him low,but one of lowly spirit gains honor.+24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.He takes an oath, but dares not testify.+25The fear of man proves to be a snare,but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.+26Many seek the ruler’s favor,but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.+27A dishonest man detests the righteous,and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.+
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