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Gracefulness and beauty please the eye, but not as much as new growth in the spring.
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You can't go wrong with a good friend or neighbor, but an intelligent wife is better than either.
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Relatives and helpers are good to have in times of trouble, but it will be an even greater help if you have made a practice of giving to the poor.
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Gold and silver provide security, but good advice is better.
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Wealth and strength give confidence, but the fear of the Lord can give you even greater confidence. When you fear the Lord you need nothing more; it is all the support you need.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.