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The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

The ransom of a person's life is his wealth, but the poor person hears no threat.

Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

A benevolent person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.

The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.

The righteous has enough food to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked lacks food.

The one who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord , but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

The backslider will be paid back from his own ways, but a good person will be rewarded for his.

A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

A poor person is disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many.

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.

The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.

The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death.

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.