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1Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.
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2A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.
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When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous
3but terror to evildoers.
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One who wanders from the way of good sense
4will rest in the assembly of the dead.
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Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
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5The wicked is a
6ransom for the righteous, and the traitor for the upright.
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It is
7better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.
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8Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man
9devours it.
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Whoever
10pursues righteousness and kindness will find
11life, righteousness, and honor.
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12A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
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13Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue
14keeps himself out of
15trouble.
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16"Scoffer" is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.
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The desire of
17the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
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All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous
18gives and does not hold back.
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19The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more
20when he brings it with evil intent.
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21A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
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A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright
22gives thought to his ways.
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23No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD.
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24The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but
25the victory belongs to the LORD.