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For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again, but the wicked stumble under adversity.

For there will be no future to the evil man, the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin from them both?

Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thy house.

The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner;

For better is it that it be said unto thee: 'Come up hither', than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom thine eyes have seen.

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sendeth him; for he refresheth the soul of his master.

Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.

It is not good to eat much honey; so for men to search out their own glory is not glory.

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the back of fools.

When he speaketh fair, believe him not; for there are seven abominations in his heart.

Boast not thyself of to-morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; and hold him in pledge that is surety for an alien woman.

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 will be for thy clothing, and the goats the price for a field.

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