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Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.
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Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax old.
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Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, but remember that we die all.
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Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.
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Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth.
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Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire.
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Rise not up in anger at the presence of an injurious person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy words
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Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.
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Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.
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Go not to law with a judge; for they will judge for him according to his honour.
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Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become grievous unto thee: for he will do according to his own will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.