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People might plan what they want to say, but it is the Lord who gives them the right words. |
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People think that whatever they do is right, but the Lord judges their reason for doing it. |
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Turn to the Lord for help in everything you do, and you will be successful. |
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The Lord has a plan for everything. In his plan, the wicked will be destroyed. |
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The Lord hates those who are proud. You can be sure he will punish them all. |
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Faithful love and loyalty will remove your guilt. Respect the Lord, and you will stay far away from evil. |
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When people live to please the Lord, even their enemies will be at peace with them. |
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It is better to be poor and do right than to be rich and do wrong. |
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People can plan what they want to do, but it is the Lord who guides their steps. |
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When a king speaks, his words are law. So when he makes a decision, it is never a mistake. |
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The Lord wants all scales and balances to be right; he wants all business agreements to be fair. |
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Kings hate to see anyone doing wrong, because kingdoms grow strong only when everyone is honest and fair. |
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Kings want to hear the truth. They like those who are honest. |
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When a king gets angry, he can put someone to death. So it is wise to keep the king happy. |
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When the king is happy, life is better for everyone. When he is pleased, it is like a refreshing spring rain. |
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Wisdom is worth much more than gold. Understanding is worth much more than silver. |
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Good people try to avoid evil. They watch what they do and protect themselves. |
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Pride is the first step toward destruction. Proud thoughts will lead you to defeat. |
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It is better to be a humble person living among the poor than to share the wealth among the proud. |
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Good things happen to those who learn from their experiences, and the Lord blesses those who trust him. |
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People will know if someone is wise. Those who choose their words carefully can be very convincing. |
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Good sense is a spring of fresh water to those who have it, but fools can offer only foolishness. |
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Wise people always think before they speak, so what they say is worth listening to. |
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Kind words are like honey; they are easy to accept and good for your health. |
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There is a way that seems right to people, but that way leads only to death. |
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The thought of hunger keeps the workers working so that they can eat. |
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Troublemakers create disasters. Their advice destroys like a wildfire. |
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Troublemakers are always causing problems. Their gossip breaks up the closest of friends. |
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Cruel people trick their neighbors and make them do wrong. |
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With a wink of the eye, they plan to trick someone. With a grin, they make plans to hurt their friends. |
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Gray hair is a crown of glory on people who have lived good lives. It is earned by living right. |
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It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to capture a city. |
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People might throw lots to make a decision, but the answer always comes from the Lord. |
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