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1There is a way that seems right to a man, but 2its end is the way to death.
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Even in laughter the heart may ache, and 3the end of joy may be 4grief.
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The backslider in heart will be 5filled with the fruit of his ways, and 6a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.
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7The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
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8One who is wise is cautious and 9turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
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A man of 10quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.
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The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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11The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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12The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, 13but the rich has many friends.
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Whoever 14despises his neighbor is a sinner, but 15blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
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Do they not go astray who 16devise evil? Those who devise good meet17steadfast love and faithfulness.