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As silver is tried in the fining-pot, and gold in the furnace: so a man is tried by the mouth of him that praiseth. The heart of the wicked seeketh after evils, but the righteous heart seeketh after knowledge.

For thou shalt not always have power: but a crown shall be given to generation and generation.

The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.

Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.

He that keepeth the law, is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.

The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.

He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.

Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind shall fall into evil.

A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.

He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness, shall be filled with poverty.

A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.

He that boasteth and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed. He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.

A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth harlots, shall squander away his substance.

Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.

Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will, bringeth his mother to shame.

When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.

When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law, is blessed.

Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.

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