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Whoever 1isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.
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A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only 2in expressing his opinion.
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When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.
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The words of a man's mouth are 3deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
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It is not good to 4be partial to the wicked or to 5deprive the righteous of justice.
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A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites 6a beating.
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7A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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8The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into 9the inner parts of the body.
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Whoever is slack in his work is a 10brother to him who destroys.
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11The name of the LORD is 12a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and 13is safe.
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14A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
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15Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but 16humility comes before honor.
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If one gives an answer 17before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
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A man's spirit will endure sickness, but 18a crushed spirit who can bear?