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He who belittles another lacks good sense, whereas a person of discernment stays silent.
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A gossip goes around revealing secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
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Without clever tactics an army is defeated, and victory comes from much planning.
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He who guarantees a loan for a stranger will suffer, but refusing to underwrite is safe.
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A gracious woman obtains honor; aggressive men obtain wealth.
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A man who is kind does himself good, but the cruel does harm to himself.
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The profits of the wicked are illusory; but those who sow righteousness gain a true reward.
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Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuer of evil goes to his own death.
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The crooked-hearted are an abomination to ADONAI, but those sincere in their ways are his delight.
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Depend on it: the evil will not go unpunished; but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
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Like a gold ring in the snout of a pig is a beautiful woman who lacks good sense.