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  • A. 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
  • B. 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
  • C. 4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
  • D. 5-6 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
  • E. 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
  • F. 8-9 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
  • G. 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
  • F'. 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
  • E'. 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
  • D'. 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: Yahweh lighteneth both their eyes.
  • C'. 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
  • B'. 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
  • A'. 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.