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A wicked man entices his neighbor and leads him into the way that is not good.

He winks his eyes and devises corrupt things; he purposes with his lips and accomplishes mischief.

The evil of the vicious falls into his own bosom; and his judgment proceeds from before the LORD.

He who mocks the poor provokes his Maker; and he who is glad at calamity shall not be forgiven.

Meditation and reverence are suitable for a wise man; but a fool meditates in his folly.

He who rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

A foolish man pledges himself, for he becomes surety for his friend.

He who begets a fool does it to his own shame; his father will have no joy in him.

A foolish son provokes his father, and is bitterness to her who bore him.

He who spares his words has knowledge; and he who is patient is a wise man.

Even a fool when he holds his peace is considered wise; and he who shuts his lips is counted a man of understanding.

A fool has no delight in wisdom, because his mind devises folly.

A fools lips enter into contention, and his mouth brings him to death,

A fools mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer.

The rich mans wealth is his strong city; and his dwelling place is fenced by a strong wall.

The spirit of a man will endure his suffering; but a distressing spirit, who can bear?

A man is deemed innocent in his lawsuit; but when his neighbor comes he examines him.

A brother helped by a brother is like a city helped by its fortifications; and his helpers are like the bars of a castle.

A mans belly shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and with the fruits of his lips shall he be filled.