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1Plans are established by counsel; by
2wise guidance
3wage war.
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Whoever
4goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with
5a simple babbler.
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6If one curses his father or his mother,
7his lamp will be put out in utter darkness.
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8An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.
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Do not say,
9"I will repay evil";
10wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.
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11Unequal weights are an abomination to the LORD, and
12false scales are not good.
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A man's
13steps are from the LORD; how then can man understand his way?
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It is a snare to say rashly, "It is holy," and to reflect only
14after making vows.
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A wise king
15winnows the wicked and drives
16the wheel over them.
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17The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD,
18searching all
19his innermost parts.
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20Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king, and by steadfast love his
21throne is upheld.