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In the fear of the LORD one has 1strong confidence, and 2his children will have 3a refuge.
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The fear of the LORD is 4a fountain of life, that one may 5turn away from the snares of death.
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In 6a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
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Whoever is 7slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
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A tranquil heart gives 8life to the flesh, but 9envy makes 10the bones rot.
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Whoever oppresses a poor man 11insults his 12Maker, 13but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
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14The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but 15the righteous finds refuge in his death.
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Wisdom 16rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
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Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
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A servant who deals wisely has 17the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.