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An evil man seeks only rebellion, and
1a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
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Let a man meet
2a she-bear robbed of her cubs
3rather than a fool in his folly.
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If anyone
4returns evil for good,
5evil will not depart from his house.
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The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so
6quit before the quarrel breaks out.
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He who
7justifies the wicked and he who
8condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD.
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Why should a fool have money in his hand
9to buy wisdom when he has no sense?
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10A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
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One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
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Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who
11makes his door high seeks destruction.
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12A man of crooked heart does not discover good, and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.
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He who
13sires a fool gets himself sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy.