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An assembly of the wicked is like tow gathered together, and their end is a flame of fire.
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The way of sinners is smoothly paved with stones, but at its end is the pit of Hades.
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Whoever keeps the law controls his thoughts, and wisdom is the fulfilment of the fear of the Lord.
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He who is not clever cannot be taught, but there is a cleverness which increases bitterness.
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The knowledge of a wise man will increase like a flood, and his counsel like a flowing spring.
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The mind of a fool is like a broken jar; it will hold no knowledge.
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When a man of understanding hears a wise saying, he will praise it and add to it; when a reveler hears it, he dislikes it and casts it behind his back.
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A fool's narration is like a burden on a journey, but delight will be found in the speech of the intelligent.
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The utterance of a sensible man will be sought in the assembly, and they will ponder his words in their minds.
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Like a house that has vanished, so is wisdom to a fool; and the knowledge of the ignorant is unexamined talk.
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To a senseless man education is fetters on his feet, and like manacles on his right hand.