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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.
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A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need.
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He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.
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He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing will be on the head of him who lets them have it for a price.
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He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it.