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1It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to 2divide the spoil with the proud.
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Whoever gives thought to the word3will discover good, and blessed is he 4who trusts in the LORD.
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The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech 5increases persuasiveness.
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Good sense is 6a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
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7The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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8Gracious words are like 9a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and 10health to the body.
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
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A worker's appetite works for him; his 11mouth urges him on.
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12A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like 13a scorching fire.
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14A dishonest man spreads strife, and 15a whisperer 16separates close friends.
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A man of violence 17entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.