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He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.

The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.

Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous [man].

He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall want.

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; but he that is perverted in his ways despiseth him.

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself.

The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.

He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.

In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.

The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, [even] in his death.

The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.

A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.