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Like a bird that wanders from her nest, So is a man who wanders from his home.

Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man's counsel is sweet to his friend.

Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for an adulterous woman hold him in pledge.

He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning, It will be reckoned a curse to him.

He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand.

He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who cares for his master will be honored.

Though you pound a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich.

He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.

He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.

How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.

He who robs his father or his mother And says, "It is not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys.

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.

He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.