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1The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.
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A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
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2From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
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3Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
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He who finds 4a wife finds 5a good thing and 6obtains favor 7from the LORD.
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The poor use entreaties, but 8the rich answer roughly.
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A man of many companions may come to ruin, but 9there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.