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A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.

The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.

When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.

A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.

A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.

The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.

Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.

the rock-badgers are but a feeble folk, yet they make their house in the cliff;

Many daughters have done worthily, but thou excellest them all.

[One] generation passeth away, and [another] generation cometh, but the earth standeth for ever.

I said in my heart, Come now, I will try thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure. But behold, this also is vanity.

The wise man's eyes are in his head, and the fool walketh in darkness; but I myself also perceived that one event happeneth to them all.

There is nothing good for man, but that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.

For he giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he giveth travail to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good in God's sight. This also is vanity and pursuit of the wind.

I know that there is nothing good for them but to rejoice and to do well in their life;

I said in my heart, It is thus with the children of men, that God may prove them, and that they should see that they themselves are but beasts.

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, and who hath not another to lift him up!

Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one alone be warm?

Better is a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth no more how to be admonished.