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Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. |
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The rich and poor have this in common: The LORD made them both. |
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A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. |
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True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life. |
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Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will avoid it. |
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Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. |
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Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender. |
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Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster, and their reign of terror will come to an end. |
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Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. |
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Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too. Quarrels and insults will disappear. |
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Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech will have the king as a friend. |
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The LORD preserves those with knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the treacherous. |
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The lazy person claims, "There's a lion out there! If I go outside, I might be killed!" |
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The mouth of an immoral woman is a dangerous trap; those who make the LORD angry will fall into it. |
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A youngster's heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away. |
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A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty. |
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Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction. |
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For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart and always ready on your lips. |
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I am teaching you today-- yes, you-- so you will trust in the LORD. |
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I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge. |
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In this way, you may know the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you. |
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Don't rob the poor just because you can, or exploit the needy in court. |
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For the LORD is their defender. He will ruin anyone who ruins them. |
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Don't befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, |
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or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul. |
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Don't agree to guarantee another person's debt or put up security for someone else. |
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If you can't pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you. |
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Don't cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations. |
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Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people. |
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