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He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor, but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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A talebearer revealeth secrets, but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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Where no counsel is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
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He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it, and he that hateth suretyship is sure.
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A gracious woman retaineth honor, and strong men retain riches.
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The merciful man doeth good to his own soul, but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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The wicked worketh a deceitful work, but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
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As righteousness tendeth to life, so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
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They that are of a froward heart are an abomination to the LORD, but such as are upright in their ways are His delight.
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Though they join hand in hand, the wicked shall not go unpunished; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
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As is a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so also is a fair woman who is without discretion.