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What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar.
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The fear of the LORD 1leads to life, and whoever has it rests 2satisfied; he will 3not be visited by harm.
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4The sluggard buries his hand in 5the dish and will not even bring it back to his mouth.
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6Strike 7a scoffer, and the simple will 8learn prudence; 9reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
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He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is 10a son who brings shame and reproach.
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Cease to hear instruction, my son, 11and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
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A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked 12devours iniquity.
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Condemnation is ready for 13scoffers, and 14beating for the backs of fools.