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How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so shalt thou escape wilful sin.
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As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin; so is he that executeth judgment with violence.
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There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: and another by much babbling becometh hateful.
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Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: and some keepeth silence, knowing his time.
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A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.
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He that useth many words shall be abhorred; and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.
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There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things; and there is a gain that turneth to loss.
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There is a gift that shall not profit thee; and there is a gift whose recompence is double.
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There is an abasement because of glory; and there is that lifteth up his head from a low estate.
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There is that buyeth much for a little, and repayeth it sevenfold.
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A wise man by his words maketh him beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.