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The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.
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The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.
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He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.
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He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.
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The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.
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The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.
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If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.
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The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.
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They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.
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As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.
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Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.