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Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but before honor comes humility.
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The one who gives an answer before he listens- this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
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A man's spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
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The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.
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A gift opens doors for a man and brings him before the great.
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The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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[Casting] the lot ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents.
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An offended brother is [harder to reach] than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
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From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.
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Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
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A man who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.