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He that declineth correction, despiseth his own soul, but, he that heareth reproof, gaineth sense.

To man, belong the preparations of the heart, but, from Yahweh, cometh the answer of the tongue.

All the ways of a man, may be pure in his own eyes, but, he that testeth spirits, is Yahweh.

A man's heart, deviseth his way, but, Yahweh, directeth his steps.

The wrath of a king, meaneth messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.

A well-spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.

There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death.

Into the lap, is cast the lot, but, from Yahweh, is its every decision.

Fining-pot for silver, crucible for gold, but, he that trieth hearts, is Yahweh.

He that hideth a transgression, seeketh love, but, he that repeateth a matter, separateth intimate friends.

A joyful heart, worketh an excellent cure, - but, a stricken spirit, drieth up the bone.

Before the face of the discerning, is wisdom, but, the eyes of a dullard, are in the ends of the earth.

The spirit of a man, sustaineth his sickness, but, a dejected spirit, who can bear it?

Supplications, doth the poor man utter, but, the rich, answereth fiercely.

A man having many friends, shall come to ruin, but there is a loving one, who sticketh closer than a brother.

Wealth, addeth many friends, but, the poor man, from his own friend, is parted.

The growl as of a young lion, is the rage of a king, but, like dew upon the grass, is his good pleasure.

House and substance, are an inheritance from one's fathers, but, from Yahweh, cometh a wife who is prudent.

Many are the devices in a man's heart, but, the counsel of Yahweh, that, shall stand.

The scoffer, thou shalt smite, and, the simple, will beware, but correct a man of intelligence - he will understand teaching.