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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 the 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 recompense is double.
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There is an abasement because of glory, and there is one that lifteth up his head from a low estate.
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There is one 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.
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The gift of a fool shall do thee no good when thou hast it, neither yet of the envious for his necessity; for he looketh to receive many things for one.
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He giveth little, and upbraideth much; he openeth his mouth like a crier. Today he lendeth, and tomorrow will he ask it back; such a one is to be hated by God and man.