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He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. |
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He who robs his father or his mother And says, "This is no sin," Is [not only a thief but also] the companion of a man who destroys. |
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An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be blessed and prosper. |
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He who trusts confidently in his own heart is a [dull, thickheaded] fool, But he who walks in [skillful and godly] wisdom will be rescued. |
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He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes [from their need] will have many curses. |
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When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves; But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great. |
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He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized), Will suddenly be broken beyond repair. |
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When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice; But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh. |
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A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes his father joyful, But he who associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. |
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