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The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
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Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
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Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase.
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Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life.
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Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
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The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
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Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
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The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
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The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
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Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified.
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The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.