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Wise children pay attention when their parents correct them, but arrogant people never admit they are wrong.
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Good people will be rewarded for what they say, but those who are deceitful are hungry for violence.
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Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.
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No matter how much a lazy person may want something, he will never get it. A hard worker will get everything he wants.
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Honest people hate lies, but the words of wicked people are shameful and disgraceful.
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Righteousness protects the innocent; wickedness is the downfall of sinners.
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Some people pretend to be rich, but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor, but own a fortune.
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The rich have to use their money to save their lives, but no one threatens the poor.
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The righteous are like a light shining brightly; the wicked are like a lamp flickering out.
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Arrogance causes nothing but trouble. It is wiser to ask for advice.