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He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but one who talks too much comes to ruin.
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The lazy person wants but doesn't have; the diligent get their desires filled.
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A righteous person hates lying, but the wicked is vile and disgraceful.
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Righteousness protects him whose way is honest, but wickedness brings down the sinner.
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There are those with nothing who pretend they are rich, also those with great wealth who pretend they are poor.
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The rich man may have to ransom his life, but a poor man gets no threats.
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The light of the righteous [shines] joyfully, but the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.
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Insolence produces only strife, but wisdom is found with those who take advice.
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Wealth gotten by worthless means dwindles away, but he who amasses it by hard work will increase it.
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
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He who despises a word will suffer for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.