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He who stretches out his hand against his neighbor shall not go unpunished: but the offspring of the righteous shall be delivered.

The desire of the righteous is only good; but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

He who holds back grain in the day of distress shall fall into the hands of his enemies; but a blessing shall be upon the head of him who sells it.

He who diligently seeks good procures favor; but he who seeks mischief, it shall come upon him.

He who trusts in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish like green leaves.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; but the souls of the wicked shall be driven out.

HE who loves discipline loves knowledge; but he who hates reproof is a fool.

A good man obtains favor of the LORD; but a wicked one will be condemned.

A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall flourish.

A virtuous wife is a crown to her husband; but a wife who does evil destroys her husband like a boring-worm, and like a termite.

The thoughts of the righteous are upright; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

The counsel of the wicked is to lie in wait for the shedding of the blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

The wicked shall be overthrown, and shall not be found; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he who lacks understanding shall be despised.

A righteous man regards the life of his beast; but the mercies of the wicked are suppressed.

He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he who follows vain pursuits lacks understanding.

The wicked desire to do evil; but the root of the righteous shall sprout.

The ungodly is caught by the wickedness of his lips; but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he who listens to counsel is wise.

A fools wrath is soon known; but a prudent man hides his shame.