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With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
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When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
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Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
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Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
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A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
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For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.
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Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
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A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
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Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
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A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
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Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.