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11 A fool gives full vent to his temper,
but a wise man holds it back.

12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all his servants will be wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
Adonai gives light to the eyes of both.

14 If a king judges the poor with truth,
his throne will always be secure.

15 A rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

16 When the wicked thrive, wrongdoing increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall.

17 Correct your son and he will give you rest.
He will bring delight to your soul.

18 Where there is no divine vision people cast off restraint,
but blessed is the one who keeps Torah.

19 A servant cannot be corrected by words,
for though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Do you see someone hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than him.

21 If someone pampers his slave from childhood
in the end he will be ungrateful.

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11 Fools give full vent to their rage,(A)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.(B)

12 If a ruler(C) listens to lies,
    all his officials become wicked.(D)

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
    The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.(E)

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness,
    his throne will be established forever.(F)

15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
    but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.(G)

16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
    but the righteous will see their downfall.(H)

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
    they will bring you the delights you desire.(I)

18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
    but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(J)

19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
    though they understand, they will not respond.

20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.(K)

21 A servant pampered from youth
    will turn out to be insolent.

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