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1The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
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2The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
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3Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but 4a false witness utters deceit.
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5There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings 6healing.
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Truthful lips endure forever, but 7a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Deceit is in the heart of 8those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
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9No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
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10Lying lips are 11an abomination to the LORD, 12but those who act faithfully are his delight.
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13A prudent man conceals knowledge, 14but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
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15The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be 16put to forced labor.
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17Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
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One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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18Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
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19In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.