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The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent shall look for knowledge.

In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.

A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.

The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.

The Lord hath made all things for himself: the wicked also for the evil day.

They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.

Get wisdom, because it is better than gold: and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver.

The soul of him that laboureth, laboureth for himself, because his mouth hath obliged him to it.

He that rendereth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.

Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor for a servant to have rule over princes.

Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools.

It is an honour for a man to separate himself from quarrels: but all fools are meddling with reproaches.

Take away the garment of him that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge from him for strangers.

Say not: I will return evil: wait for the Lord, and he will deliver thee.

The perverse way of a man is strange: but as for him that is pure, his work is right.

The wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous.

Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all.

The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but the Lord giveth safety.

He that is inclined to mercy, shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents, shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers.