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The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
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Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
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The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
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The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
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Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified.
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The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.
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He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.
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Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.
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The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
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Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered without judgment.
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He that spareth the rod, hateth his son: but he that loveth him, correcteth him betimes.