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When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
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By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
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A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
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The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
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As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
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The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.