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At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: but the boast of the ungodly perishes.

In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: but the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.

but by the mouth of ungodly men it is overthrown.

A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.

A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: but he that is faithful in spirit conceals matters.

They that have no guidance fall like leaves: but in much counsel there is safety.

A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: but a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonour. The slothful come to want: but the diligent support themselves with wealth.

A merciful man does good to his own soul: but the merciless destroys his own body.

An ungodly man performs unrighteous works: but the seed of the righteous is a reward of truth.

A righteous son is born for life: but the persecution of the ungodly ends in death.

Perverse ways are an abomination to the Lord: but all they that are blameless in their ways are acceptable to him.

He that unjustly strikes hands shall not be unpunished: but he that sows righteousness he shall receive a faithful reward.

All the desire of the righteous is good: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

Every sincere soul is blessed: but a passionate man is not graceful.

May he that hoards corn leave it to the nation: but blessing be on the head of him that gives it.

He that devises good counsels seeks good favour: but as for him that seeks after evil, evil shall overtake him.

He that trusts in wealth shall fall; but he that helps righteous men shall rise.

Out of the fruit of righteousness grows a tree of life; but the souls of transgressors are cut off before their time.

He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.

He that has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.