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The wicked man diggeth evil, and in his lips is a burning fire.

An unjust man allureth his friend: and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

He that with fixed eyes deviseth wicked things, biting his lips, bringeth evil to pass.

The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh cities.

He that despiseth the poor, reproacheth his maker: and he that rejoiceth at another man’s ruin, shall not be unpunished.

It is better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps, than a fool trusting in his own folly.

He that rendereth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.

A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.

He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.

He that is of a perverse heart, shall not find good: and he that perverteth his tongue, shall fall into evil.

A fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool.

He that setteth bounds to his words, is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.

Even a fool, if he will hold his peace, shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding.

A fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart.

The lips of a fool intermeddle with strife: and his mouth provoketh quarrels.

The mouth of a fool is his destruction: and his lips are the ruin of his soul.

He that is loose and slack in his work, is the brother of him that wasteth his own works.

The substance of the rich man is the city of his strength, and as a strong wall compassing him about.

The spirit of a man upholdeth his infirmity: but a spirit that is easily angered, who can bear?