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1The name of the LORD is
2a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and
3is safe.
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4A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
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5Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but
6humility comes before honor.
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If one gives an answer
7before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
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A man's spirit will endure sickness, but
8a crushed spirit who can bear?
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An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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A man's
9gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
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The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
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10The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.
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A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
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11From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
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12Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
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He who finds
13a wife finds
14a good thing and
15obtains favor
16from the LORD.
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The poor use entreaties, but
17the rich answer roughly.
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A man of many companions may come to ruin, but
18there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.