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He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
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When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
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He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.
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A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.
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The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.
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The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.
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So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself.
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The uncontrolled are hated by the Lord, but those whose ways are without error are his delight
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Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.
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Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense.
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The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer.