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A person ^(F1)often ^(C1)rebuked who ^(F2)becomes obstinate Will ^(C2)suddenly be broken ^(F3)beyond remedy.

When the ^(C1)righteous ^(F1)increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan.

A man who ^(C1)loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who ^(C2)involves himself with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

The ^(C1)king gives stability to the land by justice, But a person who takes bribes ruins it.

A man who ^(C1)flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.

By wrongdoing an evil person is ^(C1)ensnared, But the righteous ^(C2)sings and rejoices.

The ^(C1)righteous ^(F1)is concerned for the rights of the poor; The wicked does not understand such ^(F2)concern.

Arrogant people ^(C1)inflame a city, But ^(C2)wise people turn away anger.

When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person, ^(F1)The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

People of ^(C1)bloodshed hate the blameless person, But the upright ^(F1)are concerned for his life.

A ^(C1)fool ^(F1)always loses his temper, But a ^(C2)wise person holds it back.

If a ^(C1)ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.

The ^(C1)poor person and the oppressor ^(F1)have this in common: The LORD gives ^(C2)light to the eyes of both.

If a ^(C1)king judges the poor with truth, His ^(C2)throne will be established forever.

The ^(C1)rod and a rebuke give wisdom, But a child ^(F1)who gets his own way ^(C2)brings shame to his mother.

When the wicked ^(F1)increase, wrongdoing increases; But the ^(C1)righteous will see their downfall.

^(C1)Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also ^(F1)(C2)delight your soul.

Where there is ^(C1)no ^(F1)vision, the people ^(C2)are unrestrained, But ^(C3)happy is one who keeps the Law.

A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.

Do you see a person who is ^(C1)hasty with his words? There is ^(C2)more hope for a fool than for him.

One who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be rebellious.

An ^(C1)angry person stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered person abounds in wrongdoing.

A person's ^(C1)pride will bring him low, But a ^(C2)humble spirit will obtain honor.

One who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He ^(C1)hears the oath but tells nothing.

The ^(C1)fear of man ^(F1)brings a snare, But one who ^(C2)trusts in the LORD will be protected.

^(C1)Many seek the ruler's ^(F1)favor, But ^(C2)justice for mankind comes from the LORD.

An ^(C1)unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, And one who is ^(C2)upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.