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14 If Melech shofet be’emes (judges in truth) the dalim, his kisse shall be established forever.

15 The shevet (rod) and tokhakhat (reproof) give chochmah, but a na’ar (child) left to himself bringeth immo to shame.

16 When the resha’im are multiplied, peysha (transgression) increaseth, but the tzaddikim shall see their downfall.

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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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