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Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent, for if thou comest too near it, it will bite thee; the teeth thereof are as the teeth of a lion, slaying the souls of men.
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All iniquity is as a two-edged sword, the wounds whereof cannot be healed.
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To terrify and do wrong will waste riches; thus the house of proud men shall be made desolate.
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A prayer out of a poor man's mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and His judgment cometh speedily.
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He that hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners, but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.
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An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.
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He that buildeth his house with other men's money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.
9
The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together, and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.
10
The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.
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He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof, and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.
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He that is not wise will not be taught, but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.