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The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.