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Lazy farmers don't plow when they should; they expect a harvest, but there is none.
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People's thoughts can be like a deep well, but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there.
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Many people claim to be loyal, but it is hard to find a trustworthy person.
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The good people who live honest lives will be a blessing to their children.
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When a king sits on his throne to judge, he knows evil when he sees it.
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No one can say, "I am innocent; I have never done anything wrong."
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The Lord hates both these things: dishonest weights and dishonest measures.
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Even children are known by their behavior; their actions show if they are innocent and good.
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The Lord has made both these things: ears to hear and eyes to see.
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If you love to sleep, you will be poor. If you stay awake, you will have plenty of food.
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Buyers say, "This is bad. It's no good." Then they go away and brag about what they bought.