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A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
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From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.
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He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
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The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
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The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
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Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
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One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
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A man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat.
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The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
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Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
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11.
Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
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He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.
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The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
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Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
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Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.
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A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
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He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
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A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
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20.
He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
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21.
Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
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22.
A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
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A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.
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He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
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The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
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