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Riches and strength build up confidence, but the fear of the Lord is better than either. There is no want in the fear of the Lord, and with it there is no need to seek for help.
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The fear of the Lord is like a garden of blessing, and covers a person better than any glory.
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My child, do not lead the life of a beggar; it is better to die than to beg.
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When one looks to the table of another, one's way of life cannot be considered a life. One loses self-respect with another person's food, but one who is intelligent and well instructed guards against that.
30
In the mouth of the shameless begging is sweet, but it kindles a fire inside him.
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