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A prostitute might cost a loaf of bread, but the wife of another man could cost you your life.

A hungry man might steal to fill his stomach. If he is caught, he must pay seven times more than he stole. It might cost him everything he owns, but other people understand. They don't lose all their respect for him.

But a man who commits adultery is a fool. He brings about his own destruction.

But those who do not find me put their lives in danger. Whoever hates me loves death."

Don't correct such people, or they will hate you. But correct those who are wise, and they will love you.

When people walk by, she calls out to them. They show no interest in her, but still she says,

Wealth gained by doing wrong will not really help you, but doing right will save you from death.

The Lord takes care of good people and gives them the food they need, but he keeps the wicked from getting what they want.

A son who works hard while it is harvest time will be successful, but one who sleeps through the harvest is worthless.

People say good things about those who live right, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans.

Good people leave memories that bless us, but the wicked are soon forgotten.

The wise accept instruction, but fools argue and bring trouble on themselves.

Honest people can always feel secure, but lying cheaters will be caught.

The words of good people are like a spring of fresh water, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans.

Hatred causes arguments, but love overlooks all wrongs.

Intelligent people speak words of wisdom, but fools must be punished before they learn their lesson.

Wise people are quiet and learn new things, but fools talk and bring trouble on themselves.

Wealth protects the rich, but poverty destroys the poor.

What good people do brings life, but wicked people produce only sin.

People sometimes lie to hide their hatred, but saying bad things about someone is even more foolish.