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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 honour [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 sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
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The heart of an intelligent [man] 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 is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
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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 contentions are as the bars of a palace.
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A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he 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.