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A man of wealth is wise in his own eyes, but the intelligent poor sees through him.

He who conceals his transgression will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes will obtain mercy.

He who tills his ground will have plenty bread, but he who follows fantasies will have plenty of poverty.

He who robs his father and his mother and says, "There is no crime," is partner to a man who corrupts.

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be saved.

For he who gives to the poor, there is no lacking, but for he who turns his eyes, there are many curses.

A man who loves wisdom will make his parents glad, but the friend of prostitutes will squander his wealth.

A strong man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.

A fool gives all his breath, but the wise holds back in quiet.

A ruler listening to a word of falsehood, all his officials are wicked.

A king who judges with truthfulness to the poor, his throne will be established forever.

As for a rod and reproof, they will give wisdom, but a neglected child is disgraced by his mother.

With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase, but the righteous will look on his downfall.

When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but as for he who guards instruction, happiness is his.

You see a man who is hasty in his words: there is more hope for a fool than him.

He who pampers his servant from childhood, arrogance will be his end.

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in the hollow of his hand? Who has wrapped water in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name and what is the name of his child? For surely you know.

Do not add to his words lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.

Do not slander a servant to his master, or else he will curse you and you will be guilty.

The words of Lemuel, the king—an oracle that his mother taught him: