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1One who is wise is cautious and 2turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
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A man of 3quick 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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4The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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5The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, 6but the rich has many friends.
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Whoever 7despises his neighbor is a sinner, but 8blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
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Do they not go astray who 9devise evil? Those who devise good meet10steadfast love and faithfulness.
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In all toil there is profit, but mere talk 11tends 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 12breathes out lies is deceitful.
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In the fear of the LORD one has 13strong confidence, and 14his children will have 15a refuge.