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A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.

A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.

A wise son is obedient to his father: but a disobedient son will be destroyed.

He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life: but he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself.

A man’s own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor endures not threatening.

He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.

Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.

He that spares the rod hates his son: but he that loves, carefully chastens him.

A just man eats and satisfies his soul: but the souls of the ungodly are in want.

He that walks uprightly fears the Lord; but he that is perverse in his ways shall be dishonoured.

If a man’s mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; and when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.

A stout-hearted man shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man with his own thoughts.

In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.

He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honours him has pity upon the poor.

The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness: but he who is secure in his own holiness is just.

An understanding servant is acceptable to a king; and by his good behaviour he removes disgrace.

A fool scorns his father’s instruction; but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth.

A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.

The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.

Let the heart of a man think justly, that his steps may be rightly ordered of God. The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; and a good report fattens the bones.