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Proverbs 18:11-21
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Proverbs 18:11-21
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11
The rich think their wealth protects them; they imagine themselves safe behind it.
12
Pride first, then the crash, but humility is precursor to honor.
13
Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.
14
A healthy spirit conquers adversity, but what can you do when the spirit is crushed?
15
Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.
16
A gift gets attention; it buys the attention of eminent people.
17
The first speech in a court case is always convincing - until the cross-examination starts!
18
You may have to draw straws when faced with a tough decision.
19
Do a favor and win a friend forever; nothing can untie that bond.
20
Words satisfy the mind as much as fruit does the stomach; good talk is as gratifying as a good harvest.
21
Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose.
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