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The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

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The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

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The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

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A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.

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When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

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The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

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Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

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The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

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The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

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When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.

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A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.

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With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

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When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

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By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

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One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

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One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

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Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

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He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

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A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

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The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

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Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

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He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

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Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

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Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered.

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Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

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The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.

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There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

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The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

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People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

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He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

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He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.

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Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!

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Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

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A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

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A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

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A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

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The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

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The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

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The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

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A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

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Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

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A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

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He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

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The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

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An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

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A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

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A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

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He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

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There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

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Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

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Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

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No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

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Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

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A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

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The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

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Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

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A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

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In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.

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A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

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By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.

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He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

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The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

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A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

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Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

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There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

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The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

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The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

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Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

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Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

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Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

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The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

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Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

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Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

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A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

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Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

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Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

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One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

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A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

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An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

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One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

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The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

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Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

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He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

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The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

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Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

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A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.

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A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

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Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.

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The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

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Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

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The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

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The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

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There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

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Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.