86 lines
2.8 KiB
Markdown
86 lines
2.8 KiB
Markdown
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###### 1
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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is senseless.
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###### 2
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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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###### 3
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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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###### 5
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The thoughts of the righteous are just, _But_ the guidance of the wicked is deceitful.
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###### 6
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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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###### 7
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The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
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###### 8
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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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###### 9
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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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###### 10
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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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###### 11
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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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###### 12
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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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###### 13
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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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###### 14
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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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###### 15
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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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###### 17
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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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###### 20
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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have gladness.
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###### 21
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No misfortune befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with calamity.
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###### 22
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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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###### 24
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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.
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