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The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart.

Every one who hates his poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that used provoking words shall not escape.

A merciful man is long-suffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors.

The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favour.

A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are not pure.

He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.

He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.

A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.

He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his mouth.

He that dishonours his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.

The threat of a king differs not from the rage of a lion; and he that provokes him sins against his own soul.

He that walks blameless in justice, shall leave his children blessed.

Whenever a righteous king sits on the throne, no evil thing can stand before his presence.

A youth when in company with a godly man, will be restrained in his devices, and then his way will be straight.

The lamp of him that reviles father or mother shall be put out, and his eyeballs shall see darkness.

A double weight is an abomination to the Lord; and a deceitful balance is not good in his sight.

A man’s goings are directed of the Lord: how then can a mortal understand his ways?

It is a snare to a man hastily to consecrate some of his own property: for in that case repentance comes after vowing.

Mercy and truth are a guard to a king, and will surround his throne with righteousness.

A high-minded man is stout-hearted in his pride; and the lamp of the wicked is sin.