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A man will get good from the fruit of his lips, but the desire of the false is for violent acts.
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He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.
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The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.
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The upright man is a hater of false words: the evil-doer gets a bad name and is put to shame.
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Righteousness keeps safe him whose way is without error, but evil-doers are overturned by sin.
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A man may be acting as if he had wealth, but have nothing; another may seem poor, but have great wealth.
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A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.
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There is a glad dawn for the upright man, but the light of the sinner will be put out.
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The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
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Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.
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Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.