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He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

He that 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 proud heart 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 whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

He that giveth to the poor shall not want: 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.

He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.

A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.

The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, 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] bringeth his mother to shame.

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 at length become [his] son.

Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth [it] not.

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

Who hath ascended into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what [is] his name, and what [is] his son's name, if thou canst tell?

Add thou not to his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Accuse not a servant to his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.