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Even if a foolish man is crushed with a hammer in a vessel among crushed grain, still his foolish ways will not go from him.

He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.

He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.

As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.

He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.

By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.

He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.

He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.

He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.

A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.

A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.

Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.

A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.

If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.

The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.

The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.

Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.

If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.