3
The crucible [tests] silver, and the furnace [tests] gold, but the one who tests hearts is ADONAI.
4
An evildoer heeds wicked lips; a liar listens to destructive talk.
5
He who mocks the poor insults his maker; he who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
6
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, while the glory of children is their ancestors.
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Fine speech is unbecoming to a boor, and even less lying lips to a leader.
8
A bribe works like a charm, in the view of him who gives it -wherever it turns, it succeeds.
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He who conceals an offense promotes love, but he who harps on it can separate even close friends.
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A rebuke makes more impression on a person of understanding than a hundred blows on a fool.
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An evil person seeks only rebellion, but a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12
Rather meet a bear robbed of its cubs than encounter a fool in his folly.
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Evil will not depart from the house of him who returns evil for good.