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A person who is burdened with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; no one is to support him!

A faithful person will abound with blessings, But one who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.

To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.

A person with an evil eye hurries after wealth And does not know that poverty will come upon him.

One who rebukes a person will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue.

He who robs his father or his mother And says, "There is no wrong done," Is the companion of a person who destroys.

One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But one who walks wisely will flee to safety.

A person often rebuked who becomes obstinate Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan.

A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who involves himself with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a person who takes bribes ruins it.

A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.

Arrogant people inflame a city, But wise people turn away anger.

When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person, The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back.

If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.

If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

The rod and a rebuke give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.

Do you see a person who is hasty with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.