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Keep evil advisers away from the king and his government will be known for its justice.

A fool quoting a wise saying reminds you of a drunk trying to pick a thorn out of his hand.

They may sound fine, but don't believe him, because his heart is filled to the brim with hate.

He may disguise his hatred, but everyone will see the evil things he does.

Friends mean well, even when they hurt you. But when an enemy puts his arm around your shoulder—watch out!

Someone guilty of murder is digging his own grave as fast as he can. Don't try to stop him.

Anyone who thinks it isn't wrong to steal from his parents is no better than a common thief.

When the king is concerned with justice, the nation will be strong, but when he is only concerned with money, he will ruin his country.

If a ruler pays attention to false information, all his officials will be liars.

A poor person and his oppressor have this in common—the Lord gave eyes to both of them.

A thief's partner is his own worst enemy. He will be punished if he tells the truth in court, and God will curse him if he doesn't.

"God keeps every promise he makes. He is like a shield for all who seek his protection.

Her husband puts his confidence in her, and he will never be poor.

Someone may rise from poverty to become king of his country, or go from prison to the throne, but if in his old age he is too foolish to take advice, he is not as well off as a young man who is poor but intelligent.

The king can do anything he likes, so depart from his presence; don't stay in such a dangerous place.

As long as you obey his commands, you are safe, and a wise person knows how and when to do it.

Only someone too stupid to find his way home would wear himself out with work.

But a country is fortunate to have a king who makes his own decisions and leaders who eat at the proper time, who control themselves and don't get drunk.

After all this, there is only one thing to say: Have reverence for God, and obey his commands, because this is all that we were created for.

The Woman My king was lying on his couch, and my perfume filled the air with fragrance.