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He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.

A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

Do not eat the bread of a stingy man, and do not crave his delicacies;

for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.

A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.

If you say, "Behold, we did not know about this," does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?

Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, near the dwelling of the righteous; do not destroy his resting place.

or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him.

Do not say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work."

Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.

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