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The one who keeps commands preserves himself; one who disregards his ways will die.
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Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord, and He will give a reward to the lender.
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Discipline your son while there is hope; don't be intent on killing him.
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A person with great anger bears the penalty; if you rescue him, you'll have to do it again.
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Listen to counsel and receive instruction so that you may be wise in later life.
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Many plans are in a man's heart, but the Lord's decree will prevail.
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A man's desire should be loyalty to the covenant; better to be a poor man than a perjurer.
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The fear of the Lord leads to life; one will sleep at night without danger.
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The slacker buries his hand in the bowl; he doesn't even bring it back to his mouth.
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Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
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The one who assaults his father and evicts his mother is a disgraceful and shameful son.