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As a nail sticketh fast between the joinings of the stones; so doth sin stick close between buying and selling.
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Unless a man hold himself diligently in the fear of the Lord, his house shall soon be overthrown.
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As when one sifteth with a sieve, the refuse remaineth; so the filth of man in his talk.
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The furnace proveth the potter's vessels; so the trial of man is in his reasoning.
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The fruit declareth if the tree have been dressed; so is the utterance of a conceit in the heart of man.
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Praise no man before thou hearest him speak; for this is the trial of men.
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If thou followest righteousness, thou shalt obtain her, and put her on, as a glorious long robe.
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The birds will resort unto their like; so will truth return unto them that practise in her.
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As the lion lieth in wait for the prey; so sin for them that work iniquity.
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The discourse of a godly man is always with wisdom; but a fool changeth as the moon.
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If thou be among the indiscreet, observe the time; but be continually among men of understanding.