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With his talk a godless person can ruin his neighbor, but righteous people are rescued by knowledge.
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When righteous people prosper, a city is glad. When wicked people die, there are songs of joy.
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With the blessing of decent people a city is raised up, but by the words of wicked people, it is torn down.
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A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.
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Whoever gossips gives away secrets, but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.
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A nation will fall when there is no direction, but with many advisers there is victory.
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Whoever guarantees a stranger's loan will get into trouble, but whoever hates the closing of a deal remains secure.
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A gracious woman wins respect, but ruthless men gain riches.
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A merciful person helps himself, but a cruel person hurts himself.
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A wicked person earns dishonest wages, but whoever spreads righteousness earns honest pay.
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As righteousness leads to life, so whoever pursues evil finds his own death.