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9 Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.

10 Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.

20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.

29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.

11 Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD— how much more do human hearts!

14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.

16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.

24 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

27 A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.

11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.

13 Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good.

22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

14 The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?

1 Better the poor whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.

9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.