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Proverbs
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Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
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Proverbs
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The rich and poor have this in common: The LORD made them both.
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Proverbs
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A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
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Proverbs
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True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life.
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Proverbs
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Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will avoid it.
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Proverbs
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Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.
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Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.
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Proverbs
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Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster, and their reign of terror will come to an end.
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Proverbs
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Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.
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Proverbs
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Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too. Quarrels and insults will disappear.
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Proverbs
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Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech will have the king as a friend.
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Proverbs
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The LORD preserves those with knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the treacherous.
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Proverbs
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The lazy person claims, "There's a lion out there! If I go outside, I might be killed!"
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Proverbs
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The mouth of an immoral woman is a dangerous trap; those who make the LORD angry will fall into it.
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Proverbs
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A youngster's heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.
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Proverbs
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A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
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Proverbs
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Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction.
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For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart and always ready on your lips.
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Proverbs
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I am teaching you today--yes, you--so you will trust in the LORD.
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Proverbs
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I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge.
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Proverbs
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In this way, you may know the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you.
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Proverbs
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Don't rob the poor just because you can, or exploit the needy in court.
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Proverbs
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For the LORD is their defender. He will ruin anyone who ruins them.
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Proverbs
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Don't befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people,
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or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.
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Don't agree to guarantee another person's debt or put up security for someone else.
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If you can't pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you.
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Proverbs
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Don't cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations.
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Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.