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Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.
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A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
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Whoso is refusing instruction -- poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.
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A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools [is]: Turn from evil.
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Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
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Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.
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A good man causeth sons' sons to inherit, And laid up for the righteous [is] the sinner's wealth.
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Abundance of food -- the tillage of the poor, And substance is consumed without judgment.
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Whoso is sparing his rod is hating his son, And whoso is loving him hath hastened him chastisement.
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The righteous is eating to the satiety of his soul, And the belly of the wicked lacketh!