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A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding keeps a cool head.

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

A rich man's wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.

Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

The first to state his case seems right until another comes forward and examines him.

From the fruit of his mouth a man's belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.

Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

A man's own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.

Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

All the brothers of a poor man hate him-how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.

A man's insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

A king's rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.

He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul; but he who is careless in his ways will die.

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.