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Proverbs
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A wise son listens to his father's discipline, but a mocker does not listen to reprimands.
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A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability, but the appetite of treacherous people [craves] violence.
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Proverbs
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Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life. Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.
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A lazy person craves food and there is none, but the appetite of hard-working people is satisfied.
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Proverbs
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A righteous person hates lying, but a wicked person behaves with shame and disgrace.
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Righteousness protects the honest way of life, but wickedness ruins a sacrifice for sin.
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One person pretends to be rich but has nothing. Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.
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Proverbs
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A person's riches are the ransom for his life, but the poor person does not pay attention to threats.
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Proverbs
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The light of righteous people beams brightly, but the lamp of wicked people will be snuffed out.
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Proverbs
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Arrogance produces only quarreling, but those who take advice gain wisdom.
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Proverbs
13
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11
Wealth [gained] through injustice dwindles away, but whoever gathers little by little has plenty.
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Proverbs
13
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Delayed hope makes one sick at heart, but a fulfilled longing is a tree of life.
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Proverbs
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Whoever despises [God's] words will pay the penalty, but the one who fears [God's] commands will be rewarded.
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Proverbs
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The teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life to turn [one] away from the grasp of death.
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Proverbs
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15
Good sense brings favor, but the way of treacherous people is always the same.
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Proverbs
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16
Any sensible person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays stupidity.
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Proverbs
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17
An undependable messenger gets into trouble, but a dependable envoy brings healing.
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Proverbs
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18
Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.
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Proverbs
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19
A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is disgusting to fools.
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Proverbs
13
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20
Whoever walks with wise people will be wise, but whoever associates with fools will suffer.
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Proverbs
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21
Disaster hunts down sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good.
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Proverbs
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22
Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners is stored away for a righteous person.
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Proverbs
13
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23
When poor people are able to plow, there is much food, but a person is swept away where there is no justice.
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Proverbs
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24
Whoever refuses to spank his son hates him, but whoever loves his son disciplines him from early on.
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A righteous person eats to satisfy his appetite, but the bellies of wicked people are always empty.