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A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
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Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise him.
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A fool's proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.
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Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.
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An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.
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A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
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Stay away from fools, for you won't find knowledge on their lips.
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The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.
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Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
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Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.
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The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish.
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There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
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Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
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Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward.
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Only simpletons believe everything they're told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.
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The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
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Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.
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Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.
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The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many "friends."
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It is a sin to belittle one's neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.
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If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
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Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness.
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A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.
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Those who fear the LORD are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.
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Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
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A growing population is a king's glory; a prince without subjects has nothing.
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People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.
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A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.
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Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.
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The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die.
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Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.
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Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
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A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him.