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Acting justly is a joy for the righteous but it terrifies evildoers.

The wicked serve as a ransom for the righteous, and likewise the perfidious for the upright.

A horse may be prepared for the day of battle, but victory comes from Adonai .

The reward for humility is fear of Adonai , along with wealth, honor and life.

for it is pleasant to keep them deep within you; have all of them ready on your lips.

for Adonai will plead their case for them and withhold life from those who defraud them.

for if you don't have the wherewithal to pay, they will take your bed away from underneath you.

Don't be greedy for his delicacies, for they are deceptive food.

If you make your eyes rush at it, it's no longer there! For wealth will surely grow wings, like an eagle flying off to the sky.

Don't eat the food of a stingy man; don't be greedy for his delicacies.

For he is like someone who keeps accounts — "Eat! Drink!" he says to you, but he doesn't really mean it.

Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will only despise the common sense in your words.

for their Redeemer is strong; he will take up their fight against you.

for then you will have a future; what you hope for will not be cut off.

for both drunkard and glutton will become poor — drowsiness will clothe them with rags.

Who has misery? Who has regret? Who fights and complains all the time? Who gets bruised for no good reason? Who has bloodshot eyes?

For their minds are occupied with violence, and their lips speak of making trouble.

For with clever strategy you wage your war, and victory comes from having many advisers.

Wisdom is too lofty for a fool; he keeps his mouth shut at the city gate.

My son, eat honey, for it is good; honeycomb drippings are sweet to your taste.