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The eyes of ADONAI protect [the man with] knowledge, but he overturns the plans of a traitor.
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A lazy man says, "There's a lion outside! I'll be killed if I go out in the street!"
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The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; the man with whom ADONAI is angry falls into it.
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Doing wrong is firmly tied to the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away from him.
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Both oppressing the poor to enrich oneself and giving to the rich yield only loss.
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Pay attention, and listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my knowledge;
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for it is pleasant to keep them deep within you; have all of them ready on your lips.
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I want your trust to be in ADONAI; this is why I'm instructing you about them today.
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I have written you worthwhile things full of good counsel and knowledge,
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so you will know that these sayings are certainly true and bring back true sayings to him who sent you.
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Don't exploit the helpless, because they are helpless, and don't crush the poor in court,