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Ecclesiastes 7:7
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Extortion turns wise people into fools, and bribes corrupt the heart.
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Better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.
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A fool’s laughter is quickly gone, like thorns crackling in a fire. This also is meaningless.
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Extortion turns wise people into fools, and bribes corrupt the heart.
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Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.
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Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool.
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