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1The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
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2One who is wise is cautious and 3turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
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A man of 4quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.
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The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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5The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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6The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, 7but the rich has many friends.
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Whoever 8despises his neighbor is a sinner, but 9blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
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Do they not go astray who 10devise evil? Those who devise good meet11steadfast love and faithfulness.
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In all toil there is profit, but mere talk 12tends only to poverty.
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The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly.
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A truthful witness saves lives, but one who 13breathes out lies is deceitful.