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Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked - turning two ways, though, he, be rich.

He that keepeth instruction, is a son with discernment, but, a companion of squanderers, bringeth shame to his father.

He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.

He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.

He that misguideth the upright into a hurtful way! into his own pit, he himself, shall fall, but, men of integrity, shall inherit good.

Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.

He that covereth his transgressions, shall not prosper, but, he that confesseth and forsaketh, shall find compassion.

How happy the man who is ever circumspect, whereas, he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into calamity.

He that tilleth his ground, shall have plenty of bread, but, he that pursueth empty-heads, shall have plenty of poverty.

He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, companion, is he to one who wasteth.

He that trusteth his own heart, the same, is a dullard, but, he that walketh wisely, the same, shall be delivered.

One who giveth to the poor, shall have no want, but, he that hideth his eyes, shall receive many a curse.

He that being often reproved stiffeneth his neck, suddenly shall be hurt, and there be no healing.

A man who loveth wisdom, gladdeneth his father, but, a companion of harlots, destroyeth wealth.

A man who flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth, a net, over his steps.

Blood-thirsty men, hate the blameless man, and, as for the upright, they seek his life.

All his anger, doth a dullard let go, but, a wise man, by keeping it back, stilleth it.

When a ruler giveth heed to the word of falsehood, all his attendants, become lawless.

When a king judgeth faithfully the poor, his throne, to futurity, shall be established.

A rod with rebuke, giveth wisdom, but, a youth unrestrained, bringeth shame to his mother.