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A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
2
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; But the unfaithful crave violence.
3
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, But the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
5
A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
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Righteousness guards the way of integrity, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
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The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor hears no threats.
9
The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
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By pride comes only quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom.