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A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.
When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.
The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.
4 ೪ ನ್ಯಾಯಪಾಲಕನಾದ ರಾಜನು ದೇಶವನ್ನು ವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ತರುವನು, ಅನ್ಯಾಯವಾಗಿ ತೆರಿಗೆಯನ್ನು ಕಸಕೊಳ್ಳುವವನು ದೇಶವನ್ನು ನಾಶಮಾಡುವನು.
A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.
A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.
In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.
The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.
If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest.
Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
13 ೧೩ ತಗ್ಗುವವನು, ತಗ್ಗಿಸುವವನು ಸ್ಥಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಎದುರುಬದುರಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ, ಯೆಹೋವನೇ ಅವರಿಬ್ಬರ ಕಣ್ಣುಗಳಿಗೆ ಕಳೆಕೊಟ್ಟವನು.
The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.
With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.
The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.
