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The wisdom of the prudent, is to understand his way, but, the folly of dullards, is a fraud.

With his own ways, shall be filled the backslider in heart, and, from himself, shall a good man be satisfied .

The simple, believeth every word, but, the prudent, looketh well to his going.

Even by his neighbour, is poor man hated, but, the lovers of the rich man, are many.

He that sheweth contempt for his neighbour, sinneth, but, he that sheweth favour to the afflicted, how happy is he!

In the reverence of Yahweh, is strong security, and, his children, shall have a place of refuge.

The oppressor of the poor, hath reproached his Maker, but he that sheweth favour to the needy, is one who, holdeth Him in honour.

By his own wickedness, shall the lawless man, be thrust down, but the righteous, seeketh refuge in his integrity.

The good-pleasure of a king, is due to a servant who is discreet, but, his indignation, shall be against him that bringeth shame.

A foolish son , spurneth the correction of his father, but, he that heedeth a reproof, sheweth prudence.

The sacrifice of lawless men, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, the prayer of the upright, is his delight.

A wise son, maketh a glad father, - but, a dullard, despiseth his own mother.

A man hath joy, in the answer of his own mouth, and, a word in its season, - how good!

He, troubleth his own house, who graspeth with greed, but, he that hateth gifts, shall live.

He that declineth correction, despiseth his own soul, but, he that heareth reproof, gaineth sense.

All the ways of a man, may be pure in his own eyes, but, he that testeth spirits, is Yahweh.

When, acceptable to Yahweh, are the ways of a man, even his enemies, doth he cause to make peace with him.

A man's heart, deviseth his way, but, Yahweh, directeth his steps.

An oracle, is on the lips of a king, in giving sentence, his mouth must not be unfaithful.

The balance and scales of justice, belong to Yahweh, and, his handiwork, are all the weights of the bag.