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Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
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To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
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A haughty look and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, are sin.
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The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness, but of everyone that is hasty, only to want.
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The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity which is tossed to and fro by them that seek death.
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The robberies of the wicked shall destroy them, because they refuse to do judgment.
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The way of man is froward and strange, but as for the pure, his work is right.
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It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than with a brawling woman in a large house.
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The soul of the wicked desireth evil; his neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.
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When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked, how God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.