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The 1proverbs of Solomon. 2A wisesonmakes a fatherglad, But 3a foolishson is a grief to his mother.
2a4Ill-gottengains do not profit, But righteousnessdelivers from death.
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The LORD5will not allow the brighteous to hunger, But He 6will creject the craving of the wicked.
4Poor is he who works with a negligenthand, But the 7hand of the diligentmakesrich.
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He who gathers in summer is a son who actswisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who actsshamefully.
68Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But 9the mouth of the wickedconcealsviolence.
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The 10memory of the righteous is blessed, But 11the name of the wicked will rot.
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The 12wise of heart will receivecommands, But da babblingfool will be eruined.