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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.
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Most assuredly, the evil man will not be unpunished, But the seed of the righteous will be delivered.
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Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, Is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
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The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
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The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
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He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
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He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.