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Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
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Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
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The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
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Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
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A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. unpunished: Heb. held innocent
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Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. him...: Heb. a man of gifts
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All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him .
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He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. wisdom: Heb. an heart
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A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
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Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
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The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. discretion: or, prudence
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The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
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A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
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House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
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Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
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He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
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He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which...: or, his deed
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Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. for...: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die
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A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him , yet thou must do it again. do: Heb. add
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Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
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There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
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The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
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The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
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A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
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Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. will beware: Heb. will be cunning
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He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
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Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
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An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. An...: Heb. A witness of Belial
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Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
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