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Good sense is 1a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
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2The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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3Gracious words are like 4a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and 5health 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 6mouth urges him on.
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7A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like 8a scorching fire.
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9A dishonest man spreads strife, and 10a whisperer 11separates close friends.
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A man of violence 12entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.
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Whoever winks his eyes plans13dishonest things; he who 14purses his lips brings evil to pass.
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15Gray hair is 16a crown of glory; it 17is gained in a righteous life.
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18Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.