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29 A man who does not listen after many strong words are spoken to him will be destroyed all at once and without help.

When those who are right with God rule, the people are glad, but when a sinful man rules, the people have sorrow.

A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who goes with women who sell the use of their bodies wastes his money.

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29 Whoever remains stiff-necked(A) after many rebukes
    will suddenly be destroyed(B)—without remedy.(C)

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;(D)
    when the wicked rule,(E) the people groan.(F)

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,(G)
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.(H)

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