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The uncontrolled are hated by the Lord, but those whose ways are without error are his delight

A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need.

He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it.

He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.

The troubler of his house will have the wind for his heritage, and the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.

A woman of virtue is a crown to her husband; but she whose behaviour is a cause of shame is like a wasting disease in his bones.

A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.

An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.

He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.

From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.

A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.

False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.

A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.

The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.

The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.

He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.

A man will get good from the fruit of his lips, but the desire of the false is for violent acts.

He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.

The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.

A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.