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The one who sows iniquity will reap trouble, and the rod of his fury will end.

A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious—the king will be his friend.

The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich—both end up only in poverty.

lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.

Do not eat the food of a stingy person, do not crave his delicacies;

for he is like someone calculating the cost in his mind. "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you;

A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

If you say, "But we did not know about this," does not the one who evaluates hearts consider? Does not the one who guards your life know? Will he not repay each person according to his deeds?

Do not lie in wait like the wicked against the place where the righteous live; do not assault his home.

lest the Lord see it, and be displeased, and turn his wrath away from him.

remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.

Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.

for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own estimation.