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The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.

Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.

Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord , but he who is devious in his ways despises him.

By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.

The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.

The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.

The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.

Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.

Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.

The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.

A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.