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A truthful witness saves lives, but one who
1breathes out lies is deceitful.
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In the fear of the LORD one has
2strong confidence, and
3his children will have
4a refuge.
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The fear of the LORD is
5a fountain of life, that one may
6turn away from the snares of death.
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In
7a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
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Whoever is
8slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
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A tranquil heart gives
9life to the flesh, but
10envy makes
11the bones rot.
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Whoever oppresses a poor man
12insults his
13Maker,
14but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
32
15The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but
16the righteous finds refuge in his death.
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Wisdom
17rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
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Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
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A servant who deals wisely has
18the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.