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A wise child pays attention to what his father teaches him. But anyone who makes fun of others doesn't listen to warnings. |
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The good things a man says benefit him. But a liar loves to hurt others. |
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Anyone who guards what he says guards his life. But anyone who speaks without thinking will be destroyed. |
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People who refuse to work want things and get nothing. But the longings of people who work hard are completely satisfied. |
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Those who do right hate what is false. But those who do wrong bring shame and dishonor. |
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Doing right guards those who are honest. But evil destroys those who are sinful. |
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Some people pretend to be rich but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor but have great wealth. |
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A man who is rich might have to pay to save his life. But a poor person is not in danger of that. |
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The lights of godly people shine brightly. But the lamps of sinners are blown out. |
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Pride only leads to arguing. But those who take advice are wise. |
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Money that is gained in the wrong way disappears. But money that is gathered little by little grows. |
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Hope that is put off makes one sick at heart. But a longing that is met is like a tree of life. |
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Anyone who hates what he is taught will pay for it later. But a person who respects a command will be rewarded. |
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The teaching of wise people is like a fountain that gives life. It turns those who listen to it away from the jaws of death. |
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Good understanding wins favor. But the way of liars doesn't last. |
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Wise people act in keeping with the knowledge they have. But foolish people show how foolish they are. |
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An evil messenger gets into trouble. But a messenger who is trusted brings healing. |
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Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed. But those who accept warnings are honored. |
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A longing that is met is like something that tastes sweet. But foolish people hate to turn away from evil. |
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Anyone who walks with wise people grows wise. But a companion of foolish people suffers harm. |
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Hard times chase those who are sinful. But success is the reward of those who do right. |
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A good person leaves what he owns to his children and grandchildren. But a sinner's wealth is stored up for those who do right. |
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The fields of poor people might produce a lot of food. But those who beat them down destroy it all. |
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Those who don't correct their children hate them. But those who love them are careful to train them. |
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Those who do right eat until they are full. But the stomachs of those who do wrong go hungry. |
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