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To the froward God sends froward ways; for his works are pure and right.

He that stops his ears from hearing the poor, himself also shall cry, and there shall be none to hear him.

He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.

Desires kill the sluggard; for his hands do not choose to do anything.

An ungodly man impudently withstands with his face; but the upright man himself understands his ways.

Thistles and snares are in perverse ways; but he that keeps his soul will refrain from them.

He that sows wickedness shall reap troubles; and shall fully receive the punishment of his deeds. God loves a cheerful and liberal man; but a man shall fully prove the folly of his works.

He that has pity on the poor shall himself be maintained; for he has given of his own bread to the poor. He that gives liberally secures victory an honour; but he takes away the life of them that posses them.

The Lord loves holy hearts, and all blameless persons are acceptable with him: a king rules with his lips.

He that oppresses the poor, increases his own substance, yet gives to the rich so as to make it less.

For the Lord will plead his cause, and thou shalt deliver thy soul in safety.

lest thou learn of his ways, and get snares to thy soul.

It is fit that an observant man and one diligent in his business should attend on kings, and not attend on slothful men.

desire not his provisions; for these belong to a false life.

If thou shouldest fix thine eye upon him, he will disappear; for wings like an eagle’s are prepared for him, and he returns to the house of his master.

Sup not with an envious man, neither desire thou his meats:

For thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from death.

A righteous father brings up his children well; and his soul rejoices over a wise son.

But if thou shouldest say, I know not this man; know that the Lord knows the hearts of all; and he that formed breath for all, he knows all things, who renders to every man according to his works.

If thine enemy should fall, rejoice not over him, neither be elated at his overthrow.