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From the morning until the evening the time shall be changed, and all these are swift in the eyes of God.
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A wise man will fear in every thing, and in the days of sine will beware of sloth.
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Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give praise to him that findeth her.
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They that were of good understanding in words, have also done wisely themselves: and have understood truth and justice, and have poured forth pro- verbs and judgments.
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Go not after thy lusts, but turn away from thy own will.
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If thou give to thy soul her desires, she will make thee a joy to thy enemies.
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Take no pleasure in riotous assemblies, be they ever so small: for their concertation is continual.
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Make not thyself poor by borrowing to contribute to feasts when thou hast nothing in thy purse : for thou shalt be an enemy to thy own life.