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These are the proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes his father happy; a foolish one makes his mother sad. |
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Wealth gained by doing wrong will not really help you, but doing right will save you from death. |
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The Lord takes care of good people and gives them the food they need, but he keeps the wicked from getting what they want. |
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Lazy hands will make you poor; hardworking hands will make you rich. |
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A son who works hard while it is harvest time will be successful, but one who sleeps through the harvest is worthless. |
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People say good things about those who live right, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans. |
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Good people leave memories that bless us, but the wicked are soon forgotten. |
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The wise accept instruction, but fools argue and bring trouble on themselves. |
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Honest people can always feel secure, but lying cheaters will be caught. |
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If you fail to speak the truth, trouble will follow. If you speak openly, peace will come. |
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The words of good people are like a spring of fresh water, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans. |
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Hatred causes arguments, but love overlooks all wrongs. |
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Intelligent people speak words of wisdom, but fools must be punished before they learn their lesson. |
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Wise people are quiet and learn new things, but fools talk and bring trouble on themselves. |
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Wealth protects the rich, but poverty destroys the poor. |
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What good people do brings life, but wicked people produce only sin. |
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Those who accept correction show others how to live. Those who reject correction lead others the wrong way. |
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You might have to lie to hide your hatred, but saying something hurtful could be even more foolish. |
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A person who talks too much gets into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet. |
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Words from good people are like pure silver, but thoughts from the wicked are worthless. |
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Good people say things that help others, but the wicked die from a lack of understanding. |
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It is the Lord's blessing that brings wealth, and no hard work can add to it. |
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Fools enjoy doing wrong, but the wise enjoy wisdom. |
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The wicked will be defeated by what they fear, but good people will get what they want. |
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The wicked are destroyed when trouble comes, but good people stand strong forever. |
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Sending a lazy to person to do anything is as irritating as vinegar on your teeth or smoke in your eyes. |
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Respect for the Lord will add years to your life, but the wicked will have their lives cut short. |
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What good people hope for brings happiness, but what the wicked hope for brings destruction. |
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The Lord protects those who do right, but he destroys those who do wrong. |
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Good people will always be safe, but the wicked will be forced out of the land. |
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Those who live right say wise things, but people stop listening to troublemakers. |
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Good people know the right things to say, but the wicked say things to make trouble. |
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