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If anyone
1returns evil for good,
2evil will not depart from his house.
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The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so
3quit before the quarrel breaks out.
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He who
4justifies the wicked and he who
5condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD.
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Why should a fool have money in his hand
6to buy wisdom when he has no sense?
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7A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
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One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
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Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who
8makes his door high seeks destruction.
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9A man of crooked heart does not discover good, and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.
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He who
10sires a fool gets himself sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy.
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11A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit
12dries up the bones.
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The wicked accepts
13a bribe in secret to
14pervert the ways of justice.