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The Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
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Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.
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Jehovah suffereth not the soul of the righteous [man] to famish; but he repelleth the craving of the wicked.
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He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
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He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
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Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
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The memory of the righteous [man] shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.
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The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
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He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
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He that winketh with the eye causeth grief, and a prating fool shall fall.
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The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
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Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.