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Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. |
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He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him. |
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The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. |
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Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox. |
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An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies. |
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A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. |
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Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech. |
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The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. |
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Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright. |
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The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy. |
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The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. |
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. |
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Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow. |
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The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways. |
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The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps. |
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A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. |
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A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated. |
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The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. |
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The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. |
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The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich. |
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He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor. |
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Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness. |
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There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty. |
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The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly. |
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A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful. |
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He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. |
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The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. |
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A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin. |
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A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. |
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A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones. |
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Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him. |
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The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death. |
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Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known. |
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Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. |
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A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful. |
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