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A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless, and the wicked seek his life.

A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly holds it back.

If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.

If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established for ever.

The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

He who pampers his servant from childhood, will in the end find him his heir.

The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name? 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, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.

the strutting cock, the he-goat, and a king striding before his people.

The words of Lemuel, king of Massa, which his mother taught him:

The wise man has his eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness; and yet I perceived that one fate comes to all of them.

For all his days are full of pain, and his work is a vexation; even in the night his mind does not rest. This also is vanity.

There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God;

What gain has the worker from his toil?

also that it is God's gift to man that every one should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil.