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Have regard to thy name; for that shall continue with thee above a thousand great treasures of gold.
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A good life hath but few days: but a good name endureth for ever.
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My children, keep discipline in peace: for wisdom that is hid, and a treasure that is not seen, what profit is in them both?
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A man that hideth his foolishness is better than a man that hideth his wisdom.
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Therefore be shamefaced according to my word: for it is not good to retain all shamefacedness; neither is it altogether approved in every thing.
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Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother: and of a lie before a prince and a mighty man;
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Of an offence before a judge and ruler; of iniquity before a congregation and people; of unjust dealing before thy partner and friend;
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And of theft in regard of the place where thou sojournest, and in regard of the truth of God and his covenant; and to lean with thine elbow upon the meat; and of scorning to give and take;
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And of silence before them that salute thee; and to look upon an harlot;
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And to turn away thy face from thy kinsman; or to take away a portion or a gift; or to gaze upon another man's wife.
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Or to be overbusy with his maid, and come not near her bed; or of upbraiding speeches before friends; and after thou hast given, upbraid not;