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In 1a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
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Whoever is 2slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
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A tranquil heart gives 3life to the flesh, but 4envy makes 5the bones rot.
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Whoever oppresses a poor man 6insults his 7Maker, 8but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
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9The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but 10the righteous finds refuge in his death.
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Wisdom 11rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
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Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
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A servant who deals wisely has 12the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.