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Whoever gives an answer before he listens is stupid and shameful.
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A person's spirit can endure sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit?
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The mind of a person who has understanding acquires knowledge. The ears of wise people seek knowledge.
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A gift opens doors for the one who gives it and brings him into the presence of great people.
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The first to state his case seems right [until] his neighbor comes to cross-examine him.
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Flipping a coin ends quarrels and settles [issues] between powerful people.
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An offended brother is more [resistant] than a strong city, and disputes are like the locked gate of a castle tower.
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A person's speaking ability provides for his stomach. His talking provides him a living.
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The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words.
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Whoever finds a wife finds something good and has obtained favor from the LORD.
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A poor person is timid when begging, but a rich person is blunt when replying.