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14 ¶ The king that judges the poor with truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 ¶ The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself shall bring his mother to shame.

16 ¶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases, but the righteous shall see their fall.

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

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

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

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