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There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future], But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.

He craves all the day long [and does no work], But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has].

A false witness will perish, But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.

A wicked man puts on a bold face, But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].

The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance and victory belong to the LORD.

A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil [of sin] and hides himself [from it], But the naive continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].

The eyes of the LORD keep guard over knowledge and the one who has it, But He overthrows the words of the treacherous.

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in behavior—one who manipulates]. He says to you, "Eat and drink," Yet his heart is not with you [but it is begrudging the cost].

Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation], But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the LORD day by day.

"They struck me, but I was not hurt! They beat me, but I did not feel it! When will I wake up? I will seek more wine."

For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of disaster and collapse.

But to those [honorable judges] who rebuke the wicked, it will go well with them and they will find delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

He who hates, disguises it with his lips, But he stores up deceit in his heart.

Stone is heavy and the sand weighty, But a fool's [unreasonable] wrath is heavier and more burdensome than both of them.

Wrath is cruel and anger is an overwhelming flood, But who is able to endure and stand before [the sin of] jealousy?

Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern], But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].

He who is satisfied loathes honey, But to the hungry soul any bitter thing is sweet.

A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it, But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].

The wicked flee when no one pursues them, But the righteous are as bold as a lion.