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13 The poor person and the cruel person are alike in this way:
    The Lord gave eyes to both of them.

14 A king should judge poor people fairly.
    Then his government will continue forever.

15 Punishment and correction make a child wise.
    If he is left to do as he pleases, he will disgrace his mother.

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13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
    The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.(A)

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

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

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