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The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
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Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor [goeth] humility.
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He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
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The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
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The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
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He that pleadeth his cause first [seemeth] just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
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The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.
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A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city; And [such] contentions are like the bars of a castle.
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A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.