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He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
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He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.
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Where there is no guidance, a people falls; but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
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He who gives surety for a stranger will smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure.
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A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.
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A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.
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A wicked man earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.
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He who is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die.
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Men of perverse mind are an abomination to the LORD, but those of blameless ways are his delight.
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Be assured, an evil man will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will be delivered.
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Like a gold ring in a swine's snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.