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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 the LORD 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 broken, 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 neighbour 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.

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.