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A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord .

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.

For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.

Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.