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The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to turn him from the snares of death.
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Good understanding giveth favor, but the way of transgressors is hard.
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Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge, but a fool layeth open his folly.
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A wicked messenger falleth into mischief, but a faithful ambassador is health.
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Poverty and shame shall be with him that refuseth instruction, but he that hath regard for reproof shall be honored.
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The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
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He that walketh with wise men shall be wise, but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
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Evil pursueth sinners, but to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
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A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children, and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
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Much food is in the tillage of the poor, but there is that which is destroyed for want of judgment.
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He that spareth his rod hateth his son, but he that loveth him chasteneth him in good season.