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Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

For my mouth shall utter truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

For wisdom is better than rubies, and all things desirable are not to be compared unto her.

Now therefore, ye children, hearken unto me; for happy are they that keep my ways.

For whoso findeth me findeth life, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

'Whoso is thoughtless, let him turn in hither'; as for him that lacketh understanding, she saith to him:

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.'

'Whoso is thoughtless, let him turn in hither'; and as for him that lacketh understanding, she saith to him:

The memory of the righteous shall be for a blessing; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

The lips of the righteous feed many; but the foolish die for want of understanding.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; but he that hateth them that strike hands is secure.

He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for evil, it shall come unto him.

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; but for him that openeth wide his lips there shall be ruin.

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but the companion of fools shall smart for it.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

Go from the presence of a foolish man, for thou wilt not perceive the lips of knowledge.