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22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
    Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.

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22 Don’t repay evil for evil. Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.

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28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
    his throne is made secure through love.

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28 If a king is kind, honest, and fair, his kingdom stands secure.

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A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

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A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

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10 Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too.
    Quarrels and insults will disappear.

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10 Throw out the mocker, and you will be rid of tension, fighting, and quarrels.

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12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

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12 A sensible man watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them. The simpleton never looks and suffers the consequences.

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16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
    but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

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16 Only a stupid prince will oppress his people, but a king will have a long reign if he hates dishonesty and bribes.

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