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A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul.
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The words of a tale-bearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
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The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
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The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
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Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor [is] humility.
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He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame to him.
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The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
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The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.