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Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
Warnings and Instructions
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof
Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof
Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
The king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
To flatter friends
is to lay a trap for their feet.
is to lay a trap for their feet.
A man who flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.
Is spreading a net for his steps.
Evil people are trapped by sin,
but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
By transgression an evil man is ensnared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
The godly care about the rights of the poor;
the wicked don’t care at all.
the wicked don’t care at all.
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor,
The wicked does not understand such concern.
The wicked does not understand such concern.
Mockers can get a whole town agitated,
but the wise will calm anger.
but the wise will calm anger.
Scorners set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away anger.
But wise men turn away anger.
If a wise person takes a fool to court,
there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright are concerned for his life.
But the upright are concerned for his life.
Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back.
but the wise quietly hold it back.
A fool always loses his temper,
But a wise man holds it back.
But a wise man holds it back.
If a ruler pays attention to liars,
all his advisers will be wicked.
all his advisers will be wicked.
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
All his ministers become wicked.
The poor and the oppressor have this in common —
the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
If a king judges the poor fairly,
his throne will last forever.
his throne will last forever.
If a king judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
His throne will be established forever.
To discipline a child produces wisdom,
but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
The rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,
but the godly will live to see their downfall.
but the godly will live to see their downfall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their fall.
But the righteous will see their fall.
Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind
and will make your heart glad.
and will make your heart glad.
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also delight your soul.
He will also delight your soul.
When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.
But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained,
But happy is he who keeps the law.
But happy is he who keeps the law.
Words alone will not discipline a servant;
the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
A slave will not be instructed by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.
For though he understands, there will be no response.
There is more hope for a fool
than for someone who speaks without thinking.
than for someone who speaks without thinking.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
A servant pampered from childhood
will become a rebel.
will become a rebel.
He who pampers his slave from childhood
Will in the end find him to be a son.
Will in the end find him to be a son.
An angry person starts fights;
a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
An angry man stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Pride ends in humiliation,
while humility brings honor.
while humility brings honor.
A man’s pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself.
You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
He hears the oath but tells nothing.
He hears the oath but tells nothing.
Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the LORD means safety.
but trusting the LORD means safety.
The fear of man brings a snare,
But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.
But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the LORD.
but justice comes from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the LORD.
But justice for man comes from the LORD.