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The righteousness of the blameless will keep his ways straight, but the wicked will fall by his wickedness.

With a mouth, the godless shall destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.

He who lacks sense belittles his neighbor, but a person of intelligence will remain silent.

A person of kindness rewards himself, but a cruel person harms his own flesh.

An abomination of Yahweh are the crooked of heart, but his delight are those with blameless ways.

He who trusts in his wealth is he who will fall, but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.

He who brings trouble to his household, he will inherit wind, and a fool will serve the wise of heart.

A woman of strength is the crown of her master, but like rot in his bones is she who brings shame.

For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended, but he who is of perverse mind will be despised.

The righteous knows the life of his animal, but the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

He who works his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows worthless things lacks sense.

The way of a fool is upright in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.

As for a fool, on that very day he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult is prudent.

An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit, but they who act faithfully are his delight.

A righteous person will seek out his neighbor, but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.

The lazy will not roast his game, but diligence is the precious wealth of a man.

He who keeps his mouth guards his life; he who opens his lips, ruin belongs to him.

The ransom of the life of a man is his wealth, but the poor does not receive a threat.

He who is good will leave an inheritance to his grandchildren, and stored up for the righteous is the wealth of a sinner.

He who withholds his rod hates his child, but he who loves him gives him discipline.