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It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
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A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
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The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
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As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
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The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.
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Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
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A fair woman who is without discretion, is [as] a gold ring in a swine's snout.
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The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but [it tendeth] only to want.
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The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.