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He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray.
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Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool.
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In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
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The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little.
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The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of wisdom.
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The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.
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To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.
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The fear of the wicked will come upon him, And the desire of the righteous will be granted.
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When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.
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As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy man to those who send him.
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The fear of the Lord prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.