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A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord : but they that deal truly are his delight.

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

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

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord : but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

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

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.