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The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.
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When the wicked dies, his hope perishes, and the expectation of the godless comes to nought.
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The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked gets into it instead.
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With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
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When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.
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By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
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He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.
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Where there is no guidance, a people falls; but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
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He who gives surety for a stranger will smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure.
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A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.