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23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

16 Better a little with the fear of the LORDthan great wealth with turmoil.

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.

3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.

10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool.

19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.

6 The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.

9 One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.

6 Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?

12 Ears that hear and eyes that see— the LORD has made them both.

18 Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance.

19 Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.

24 The proud and arrogant person—“Mocker” is his name— behaves with insolent fury.

26 All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.

10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.