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In the home of the wise are fine treasures and oil, but a fool quickly devours it.

he covets greedily all day long; but a righteous person gives without holding back.

A lying witness is doomed, but one who heard [what was said] will testify successfully.

A horse may be prepared for the day of battle, but victory comes from Adonai .

The eyes of Adonai protect [the man with] knowledge, but he overturns the plans of a traitor.

Doing wrong is firmly tied to the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away from him.

For he is like someone who keeps accounts — "Eat! Drink!" he says to you, but he doesn't really mean it.

Don't envy sinners, but follow the example of those who always fear God;

but in the end, it bites like a serpent — yes, it strikes like a poisonous snake.

"They hit me, but I didn't feel it! They beat me up, and I didn't even know it! When will I wake up? . . . I'll go get another drink."

My son, don't get involved with revolutionaries, but fear Adonai and the king.

but with those who condemn him, things will go well, and a good blessing will come upon them.

Discuss your dispute with your neighbor, but don't reveal another person's secrets.

but answer a fool as his folly deserves, so that he won't think he is wise.

A master can make anything, but hiring a fool is like hiring some passer-by.

The lazy person buries his hand in the dish but is too tired to return it to his mouth.

He who hates may hide it with his speech; but inside, he harbors deceit.

He may speak pleasantly, but don't trust him; for seven abominations are in his heart.

His hatred may be concealed by deceit, but his wickedness will be revealed in the assembly.

Stone is heavy and sand a dead weight, but a fool's provocation outweighs them both.