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1The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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2Gracious words are like 3a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and 4health to the body.
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
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A worker's appetite works for him; his 5mouth urges him on.
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6A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like 7a scorching fire.
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8A dishonest man spreads strife, and 9a whisperer 10separates close friends.
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A man of violence 11entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.
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Whoever winks his eyes plans12dishonest things; he who 13purses his lips brings evil to pass.
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14Gray hair is 15a crown of glory; it 16is gained in a righteous life.
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17Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
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18The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is 19from the LORD.