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Ignore the Word and suffer; honor God's commands and grow rich.
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The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, so, no more drinking from death-tainted wells!
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Sound thinking makes for gracious living, but liars walk a rough road.
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A commonsense person lives good sense; fools litter the country with silliness.
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Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things, but a reliable reporter is a healing presence.
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Refuse discipline and end up homeless; embrace correction and live an honored life.
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Souls who follow their hearts thrive; fools bent on evil despise matters of soul.
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Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.
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Disaster entraps sinners, but God-loyal people get a good life.
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A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren; ill-gotten wealth ends up with good people.
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Banks foreclose on the farms of the poor, or else the poor lose their shirts to crooked lawyers.