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¹⁰The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
and they seek the life of the upright.
¹¹A fool gives full vent to anger,
but the wise quietly holds it back.
¹²If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
¹³The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
¹⁴If a king judges the poor with equity,
his throne will be established forever.
¹⁵The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a mother is disgraced by a neglected child.
¹⁶When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
¹⁷Discipline your children, and they will give you rest;
they will give delight to your heart.
¹⁸Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint,
but happy are those who keep the law.