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A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully, and he will share the inheritance with the brothers.
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The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold, but the one who purifies hearts [by fire] is the LORD.
4
An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips. A liar opens his ears to a slanderous tongue.
5
Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker. Whoever is happy [to see someone's] distress will not escape punishment.
6
Grandchildren are the crown of grandparents, and parents are the glory of their children.
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Refined speech is not fitting for a godless fool. How much less does lying fit a noble person!
8
A bribe seems [like] a jewel to the one who gives it. Wherever he turns, he prospers.
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Whoever forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends.
10
A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.
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A rebel looks for nothing but evil. Therefore, a cruel messenger will be sent [to punish] him.
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Better to meet a bear robbed of its cubs than a fool [carried away] with his stupidity.