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The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood, and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.
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The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.
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If a skillful man hear a wise word, he will commend it and add unto it; but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him and he casteth it behind his back.
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The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way, but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.
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They inquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.
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As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool; and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.
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Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.
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A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter, but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.
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Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.
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A foolish man's foot is soon in his neighbor's house, but a man of experience is ashamed of him.
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A fool will peep in at the door into the house, but he that is well-nurtured will stand without.