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These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother. |
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Riches that are gained by sinning aren't worth anything. But doing what is right saves you from death. |
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The Lord gives those who do right the food they need. But he lets those who do wrong go hungry. |
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Hands that don't want to work make you poor. But hands that work hard bring wealth to you. |
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A child who gathers crops in summer is wise. But a child who sleeps at harvest time brings shame. |
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Blessings are like crowns on the heads of those who do right. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them. |
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To remember those who do right is a blessing. But the names of those who do wrong will rot. |
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A wise heart accepts commands. But foolish chattering destroys you. |
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Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught. |
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An evil wink gets you into trouble. And foolish chattering destroys you. |
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The mouths of those who do right are a fountain of life. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them. |
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Hate stirs up fights. But love erases all sins by forgiving them. |
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Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right. But those who have no sense are punished. |
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Wise people store up knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people destroy them. |
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The wealth of rich people is like a city that makes them feel safe. But having nothing destroys those who are poor. |
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People who do what is right earn life. But what sinners earn causes them to be punished. |
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Anyone who pays attention to his training is on his way to life. But anyone who refuses to be corrected leads others down the wrong path. |
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Anyone who hides hatred has lying lips. And anyone who spreads lies is foolish. |
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Those who talk a lot are likely to sin. But those who control their tongues are wise. |
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The tongues of those who do right are like fine silver. But the hearts of those who do wrong aren't worth very much. |
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The words of those who do right benefit many people. But those who are foolish die because they have no sense. |
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The blessing of the Lord brings wealth. Trouble doesn't come with it. |
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A foolish person finds pleasure in doing evil things. But a man who has understanding takes delight in wisdom. |
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What sinners are afraid of will catch up with them. But those who do right will get what they want. |
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When the storm is over, sinners are gone. But those who do right stand firm forever. |
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Anyone who doesn't want to work hurts those who send him. He is like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes. |
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Having respect for the Lord leads to a longer life. But the years of evil people are cut short. |
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Those who do right can expect joy. But the hopes of sinners are bound to fail. |
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The way of the Lord leads to a safe place for those who do right. But it destroys those who do evil. |
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Those who do right will never be removed from the land. But those who do wrong will not remain in it. |
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The mouths of those who do right produce wisdom. But tongues that speak twisted words will be cut out. |
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Those who do right know the proper thing to say. But those who do wrong speak only twisted words. |
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