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If a man is not steadfast and zealous in the fear of the Lord, his house will be quickly overthrown.
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When a sieve is shaken, the refuse remains; so a man's filth remains in his thoughts.
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The kiln tests the potter's vessels; so the test of a man is in his reasoning.
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The fruit discloses the cultivation of a tree; so the expression of a thought discloses the cultivation of a man's mind.
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Do not praise a man before you hear him reason, for this is the test of men.
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If you pursue justice, you will attain it and wear it as a glorious robe.
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Birds flock with their kind; so truth returns to those who practice it.
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A lion lies in wait for prey; so does sin for the workers of iniquity.
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The talk of the godly man is always wise, but the fool changes like the moon.
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Among stupid people watch for a chance to leave, but among thoughtful people stay on.
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The talk of fools is offensive, and their laughter is wantonly sinful.