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1 ౧ చాలా గద్దింపులు వచ్చినా తలబిరుసుగా ఉండిపోయేవాడు ఇక స్వస్థత అనేది లేకుండా హఠాత్తుగా విరిగి పోతాడు.
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 ౨ మంచి చేసే వారు ఎక్కువ మంది అయినప్పుడు ప్రజలు సంతోషిస్తారు. దుష్టుడు ఏలుతున్నప్పుడు ప్రజలు నిట్టూర్పులు విడుస్తారు.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 ౩ జ్ఞానాన్ని ప్రేమించేవాడు తన తండ్రిని సంతోషపెడతాడు. వేశ్యలతో సాంగత్యం చేసేవాడు అతని ఆస్తిని పాడుచేస్తాడు.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 ౬ దుష్టుడు తన స్వయంకృతాపరాధం వల్ల బోనులో చిక్కుకుంటాడు. మంచి చేసేవాడు పాటలుపాడుతూ సంతోషంగా ఉంటాడు.
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
The righteous is concerned about justice for the poor. The wicked does not understand the concern.
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Jehovah gives sight to the eyes of both.
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18 ౧౮ ప్రవచన దర్శనం లేకపోతే ప్రజలు విచ్చలవిడిగా ఉంటారు. ధర్మశాస్త్రానికి కట్టుబడి ఉండే వాడు ధన్యుడు.
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but he who keeps the law is blessed.
A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Jehovah will be set on high.
Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Jehovah.
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
