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Unfriendly people look out for themselves; they bicker with sensible people.
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Fools find no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing their opinion.
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When the wicked arrive, so does contempt; with shame comes insult.
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The words of a person's mouth are deep waters, a bubbling stream, a fountain of wisdom.
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Favoring the wicked isn't good; it denies justice to the righteous.
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The lips of fools make accusations; their mouths elicit beatings.
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The mouth of fools is their ruin; their lips are a trap for their lives.
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The words of gossips are like choice snacks; they go down to the inmost parts.
9
Those who are lazy in their work are brothers to thugs.
10
The LORD's name is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and find refuge.
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The riches of the wealthy are a strong city and like a high wall in their imagination.
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Pride comes before a disaster, but humility comes before respect.
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Those who answer before they listen are foolish and disgraceful.
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The human spirit sustains a sick person, but who can bear a broken spirit?
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An understanding mind gains knowledge; the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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A gift opens the way for access to important people.
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The first person to testify seems innocent, until the other comes and cross-examines him.
18
The dice settle conflicts and keep strong opponents apart.
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An offended ally is more formidable than a city; such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
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The stomach is satisfied by the fruit of the mouth; one's lips can earn a satisfying income.