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The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut off.

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, But accurate weights are his delight.

When pride comes, then comes shame, But with humility comes wisdom.

The integrity of the upright shall guide them, But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

Riches don't profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.

The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, But the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his peace.

One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, But one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, But in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, But he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

A gracious woman obtains honor, But violent men obtain riches.

The merciful man does good to his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

The wicked earns deceitful wages, But he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, But those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

Most assuredly, the evil man will not be unpunished, But the seed of the righteous will be delivered.

There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.