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32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.

19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

7 When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.

11 Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.

15 When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom, when they are not able to understand it?

26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right.

11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.

21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death.

19 A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty; rescue them, and you will have to do it again.

21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.

24 A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth!

5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.

11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.

13 Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.

1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.

13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.