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Happy are those who are continually fearful, but those whose hearts are hard fall into trouble.
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A wicked ruler over the poor is like a growling lion or a prowling bear.
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A prince without understanding is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates unjust gain will live long.
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If someone feels guilty about murder, don't hold them back from fleeing to the pit.
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Those who walk in innocence will be saved, but those who go on twisted paths will fall into the grave.
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Those who work the land will have plenty to eat, but those with worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
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Reliable people will have abundant blessings, but those with get-rich-quick schemes won't go unpunished.
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Those who show favoritism aren't good; people do wrong for a crust of bread.
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The stingy try to get rich fast, unaware that loss will come to them.
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Those who correct someone will, in the end, find more favor than those with flattering tongues.
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Those who steal from their father and mother, and say, "It's not a crime," are friends of vandals.