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When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
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By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his shalom.
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One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, But one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
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Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, But in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
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He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, But he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
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A gracious woman obtains honor, But violent men obtain riches.
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The merciful man does good to his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
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The wicked earns deceitful wages, But he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
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He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
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Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But those whose ways are blameless are his delight.