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He who separates himself seeks _his own_ desire, He breaks out _in dispute_ against all sound wisdom. 

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A fool does not delight in discernment, But only in revealing his own heart. 

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When a wicked man comes, despising also comes, And with disgrace _comes_ reproach. 

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The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a flowing brook. 

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To show partiality to the wicked is not good, _Nor_ to thrust aside the righteous in judgment. 

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A fool's lips come with strife, And his mouth calls for beatings. 

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A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. 

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The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the stomach. 

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He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys. 

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The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is set securely on high. 

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A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own delusion. 

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Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility _goes_ before glory. 

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He who responds with a word before he hears, It is folly and shame to him. 

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The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But _as for_ a broken spirit, who can bear it? 

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The heart of the understanding acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. 

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A man's gift makes room for him And leads him into the presence of great men. 

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The first to plead his case _seems_ right, _Until_ another comes and examines him. 

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The _cast_ lot puts an end to contentions And decides between the mighty ones. 

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A brother offended _is harder to win over_ than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel. 

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From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; _With_ the produce of his lips he will be satisfied. 

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Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. 

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He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from Yahweh. 

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The poor man speaks supplications, But the rich man answers with strong _words_. 

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A man of _too many_ friends _comes_ to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.