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Stedfast righteousness tendeth to life; but he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD; but such as are upright in their way are His delight.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as foliage.

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; and the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.

A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but they that deal truly are His delight.

The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.

The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.

A wise son is instructed of his father; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

A man shall eat good from the fruit of his mouth; but the desire of the faithless is violence.

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; but for him that openeth wide his lips there shall be ruin.

The ransom of a man's life are his riches; but the poor heareth no threatening.

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

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

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