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There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.
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The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke.
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The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
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By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.
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Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase.
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
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He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
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The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
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Good understanding gains favor, But the way of the unfaithful is hard.
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Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly.
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A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful ambassador brings health.