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Before destruction the heart of man is proud, But before honor is humility.
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He who gives answer before he hears, That is folly and shame to him.
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A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, But a crushed spirit who can bear?
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The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.
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He who pleads his cause first seems right; Until another comes and questions him.
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The lot settles disputes, And keeps strong ones apart.
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A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; And disputes are like the bars of a castle.
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A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue; Those who love it will eat its fruit.
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Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor of Yahweh.