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With his mouth the evil man sends destruction on his neighbour; but through knowledge the upright are taken out of trouble.
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When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.
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By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer.
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He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
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He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
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When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
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He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.
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A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.
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The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.
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The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.
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So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself.