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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is senseless. 

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A good man will obtain favor from Yahweh, But a man of evil schemes He will condemn. 

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A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be shaken. 

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An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. 

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The thoughts of the righteous are just, _But_ the guidance of the wicked is deceitful. 

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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver 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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A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse heart will 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 knows _the value of_ the life of his animal, But _even_ the compassion of the wicked is cruel. 

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He who cultivates his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who pursues empty _things_ lacks a heart _of wisdom_. 

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The wicked man desires a stronghold of evil men, But the root of the righteous gives _fruit_. 

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The snare of an evil man is in the transgression of his lips, But the righteous _man_ will come out from distress. 

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A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the good deed of a man's hands will return to him. 

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The way of an ignorant fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. 

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An ignorant fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals disgrace. 

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He who breathes out truth declares what is right, But a false witness, deceit. 

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There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing. 

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Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. 

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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have gladness. 

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No misfortune befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with calamity. 

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Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But doers of faithfulness are His delight. 

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A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly. 

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The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack _hand_ will be put to forced labor. 

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Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. 

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The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked makes them wander about. 

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A slack _handed_ man does not roast his prey, But the wealth of a man is precious for the diligent. 

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In the path of righteousness is life, And in _its_ pathway there is no death.