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It is better to have nothing but a dry piece of bread to eat in peace than a whole house full of food with everyone arguing. |
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A smart servant will gain control over his master's foolish son. He will be treated like a son and get a share of the inheritance. |
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Fire is used to make gold and silver pure, but a person's heart is made pure by the Lord. |
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People who do evil listen to evil ideas. Liars listen to liars. |
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Whoever makes fun of beggars insults their Maker. Whoever laughs at someone else's trouble will be punished. |
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Grandchildren are the pride and joy of old age, and children take great pride in their parents. |
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You wouldn't expect to hear a fine speech from a fool, and you shouldn't expect lies from a ruler. |
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Some people think a bribe is like a lucky charm—it seems to work wherever they go. |
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Forgive someone, and you will strengthen your friendship. Keep reminding them, and you will destroy it. |
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Smart people learn more from a single correction than fools learn from a hundred beatings. |
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Those who are evil only want to cause trouble. In the end, punishment without mercy will be sent to them. |
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It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool who is busy doing foolish things. |
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If you do wrong to those who were good to you, you will have trouble the rest of your life. |
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The start of an argument is like a small leak in a dam. Stop it before a big fight breaks out. |
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The Lord hates these two things: punishing the innocent and letting the guilty go free. |
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Money is wasted on fools. They cannot buy wisdom when they have no sense. |
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A friend loves you all the time, but a brother was born to help in times of trouble. |
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Only a fool would promise to pay for someone else's debts. |
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A troublemaker loves to start arguments. Anyone who likes to brag is asking for trouble. |
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Crooks will not profit from their crimes, and those who plan to cause trouble will be trapped when it comes. |
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A man who has a fool for a son will be disappointed. A fool brings no joy to his father. |
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Happiness is good medicine, but sorrow is a disease. |
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A wicked judge will accept a bribe, and that keeps justice from being done. |
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Intelligent people think about what needs to be done here and now. Fools are always dreaming about faraway places. |
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Foolish children upset their parents and make them sad. |
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It is wrong to punish an innocent person or attack leaders for doing what is right. |
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Intelligent people choose their words carefully. Those who know what they are doing remain calm. |
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Silent fools seem wise. They say nothing and appear to be smart. |
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