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Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
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A man's mind plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.
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Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.
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A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
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It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
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Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
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A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
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In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
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To get wisdom is better than gold; to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
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The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.
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Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
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It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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He who gives heed to the word will prosper, and happy is he who trusts in the LORD.
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The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
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Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools.
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The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious, and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
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There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
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A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.
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A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
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A perverse man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.