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Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he has no understanding?
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A friend loves at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
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A man void of understanding strikes hands, And becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
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He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
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One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, And one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
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He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
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A cheerful heart makes good medicine, But a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
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A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, To pervert the ways of justice.
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Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the eretz.
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A foolish son brings grief to his father, And bitterness to her who bore him.
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Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to flog officials for their integrity.