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It is the glory of God to keep a thing secret: but the glory of kings is to have it searched out.

Have a talk with your neighbour himself about your cause, but do not give away the secret of another:

With his lips the hater makes things seem what they are not, but deceit is stored up inside him;

A stone has great weight, and sand is crushing; but the wrath of the foolish is of greater weight than these.

Wrath is cruel, and angry feeling an overflowing stream; but who does not give way before envy?

The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.

The full man has no use for honey, but to the man in need of food every bitter thing is sweet.

The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.

Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.

Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.

Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.

He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.

Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.

The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.

When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.

He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.

Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.

The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.

He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.

By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.