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The evil man obeyeth an unjust tongue: and the deceitful hearkeneth to lying lips.
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He that despiseth the poor, reproacheth his maker: and he that rejoiceth at another man’s ruin, shall not be unpunished.
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Children’s children are the crown of old men: and the glory of children are their fathers.
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Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.
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The expectation of him that expecteth is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.
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He that concealeth a transgression, seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.
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A reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.
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An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.
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It is better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps, than a fool trusting in his own folly.
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He that rendereth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
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The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: and before he suffereth reproach, he forsaketh judgment.