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Happy is the one who is always reverent,but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

A leader who lacks understandingis very oppressive,but one who hates dishonest profitprolongs his life.

The one who works his landwill have plenty of food,but whoever chases fantasieswill have his fill of poverty.

One who rebukes a person will later find more favorthan one who flatters with his tongue.

The one who robs his father or motherand says, “That’s no sin,”is a companion to a person who destroys.

The one who gives to the poorwill not be in need,but one who turns his eyes awaywill receive many curses.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.

A person who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his feet.

A fool gives full vent to his anger,but a wise person holds it in check.

If a ruler listens to lies,all his officials will be wicked.

A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.

A rod of correction imparts wisdom,but a youth left to himselfis a disgrace to his mother.

A servant pampered from his youthwill become arrogant later on.

Who has gone up to heaven and come down?Who has gathered the wind in his hands?Who has bound up the waters in a cloak?Who has established all the ends of the earth?What is his name,and what is the name of his son—if you know?

Don’t add to his words,or he will rebuke you, and you will be proved a liar.

Don’t slander a servant to his masteror he will curse you, and you will become guilty.

a strutting rooster; a goat;and a king at the head of his army.

Let him drink so that he can forget his povertyand remember his trouble no more.

What does a person gain for all his effortsthat he labors at under the sun?

The wise person has eyes in his head,but the fool walks in darkness.