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There is one that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing; there is one that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
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The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor heareth not rebuke.
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The light of the righteous rejoiceth, but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
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Only by pride cometh contention, but with the welladvised is wisdom.
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Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished, but he that gathereth by labor shall increase.
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Hope deferred maketh the heart sick, but when a desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
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Whoso despiseth the Word shall be destroyed, but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
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The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to turn him from the snares of death.
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Good understanding giveth favor, but the way of transgressors is hard.
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Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge, but a fool layeth open his folly.
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A wicked messenger falleth into mischief, but a faithful ambassador is health.