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For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.

He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.

When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.

To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

The men of blood hate him that is sincere; 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, there will be no response.

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

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

For three things the earth doth quake, and for four it cannot endure:

For a servant when he reigneth; and a churl 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 curd, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood; {P}

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 appointed to destruction.

A woman of valour who can find? for her price is far above rubies.

She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

She maketh for herself coverlets; her clothing is fine linen and purple.