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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. |
2
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The good obtain favor from the LORD, but those who devise evil he condemns. |
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No one finds security by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. |
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A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
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The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous. |
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The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright delivers them. |
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The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
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One is commended for good sense, but a perverse mind is despised. |
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Better to be despised and have a servant, than to be self-important and lack food. |
10
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The righteous know the needs of their animals, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. |
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Those who till their land will have plenty of food, but those who follow worthless pursuits have no sense. |
12
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The wicked covet the proceeds of wickedness, but the root of the righteous bears fruit. |
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The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips, but the righteous escape from trouble. |
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From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things, and manual labor has its reward. |
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Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to advice. |
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Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. |
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Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully. |
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Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
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Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. |
20
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Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. |
21
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No harm happens to the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. |
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Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. |
23
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One who is clever conceals knowledge, but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly. |
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The hand of the diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced labor. |
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Anxiety weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up. |
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The righteous gives good advice to friends, but the way of the wicked leads astray. |
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The lazy do not roast their game, but the diligent obtain precious wealth. |
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In the path of righteousness there is life, in walking its path there is no death. |
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