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The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man is tried by his praise.

For riches are not for ever; And doth the crown endure unto all generations?

The lambs are for thy clothing, And the goats are the price of the field;

And there will be goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, And maintenance for thy maidens.

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

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.

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

A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me:

There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Yea, four which I know not:

For three things the earth doth tremble, And for four, which it cannot bear:

For a servant when he is king; And a fool when he is filled with food;

For an odious woman when she is married; And a handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

The lion, which is mightiest among beasts, And turneth not away for any;

For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood; So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?

Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate.