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Anyone who loves to be trained loves knowledge. Anyone who hates to be corrected is stupid. |
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The Lord blesses anyone who does good. But he judges any man who is tricky. |
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If a man does what is evil, he can't become strong and steady. But if people do what is right, they can't be removed from the land. |
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A noble wife is her husband's crown. But a wife who brings shame is like sickness in his bones. |
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The plans of godly people are right. But the advice of sinners will lead you the wrong way. |
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The words of those who are evil hide and wait to spill people's blood. But the speech of those who are honest saves them from traps like that. |
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Sinners are destroyed and taken away. But the houses of godly people stand firm. |
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A man is praised for how wise he is. But people hate those who have twisted minds. |
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Being nobody and having a servant is better than pretending to be somebody and having no food. |
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Those who do what is right take good care of their animals. But the kindest acts of those who do wrong are mean. |
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Anyone who farms his land will have plenty of food. But a person who chases dreams has no sense. |
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Those who do what is wrong want to steal from others. But those who do what is right bear good fruit because of their deep roots. |
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A sinner is trapped by his sinful talk. But a godly person escapes trouble. |
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Many good things come from what a man says. And the work of his hands rewards him. |
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The way of a foolish person seems right to him. But a wise person listens to advice. |
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Foolish people are easily upset. But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words. |
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An honest witness tells the truth. But a dishonest witness tells lies. |
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Thoughtless words cut like a sword. But the tongue of wise people brings healing. |
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Truthful words last forever. But lies last for only a moment. |
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There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil. But there is joy for those who work to bring peace. |
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No harm comes to godly people. But sinners have all the trouble they can handle. |
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The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies. But he is pleased with people who tell the truth. |
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Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves. But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things. |
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Hands that work hard will rule. But people who don't want to work will become slaves. |
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Worry makes a man's heart heavy. But a kind word cheers him up. |
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Godly people are careful about the friends they choose. But the way of sinners leads them down the wrong path. |
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Anyone who refuses to work doesn't even cook what he catches. But a man who works hard values what he has. |
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There is life in doing what is right. Along that path you will never die. |
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