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In the time of plenty think of the time of hunger; in the days of wealth think of poverty and need.
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From morning to evening conditions change, and all things move swiftly before the Lord.
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A wise man is cautious in everything, and in days of sin he guards against wrongdoing.
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Every intelligent man knows wisdom, and he praises the one who finds her.
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Those who understand sayings become skilled themselves, and pour forth apt proverbs.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.