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When you are born, you are born to a curse; and when you die, a curse is your lot.
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Whatever is from the dust returns to dust; so the ungodly go from curse to destruction.
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The mourning of men is about their bodies, but the evil name of sinners will be blotted out.
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Have regard for your name, since it will remain for you longer than a thousand great stores of gold.
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The days of a good life are numbered, but a good name endures for ever.
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My children, observe instruction and be at peace; hidden wisdom and unseen treasure, what advantage is there in either of them?
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Better is the man who hides his folly than the man who hides his wisdom.
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Therefore show respect for my words: For it is good to retain every kind of shame, and not everything is confidently esteemed by every one.
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Be ashamed of immorality, before your father or mother; and of a lie, before a prince or a ruler;
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of a transgression, before a judge or magistrate; and of iniquity, before a congregation or the people; of unjust dealing, before your partner or friend;
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and of theft, in the place where you live. Be ashamed before the truth of God and his covenant. Be ashamed of selfish behavior at meals, of surliness in receiving and giving,