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It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
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A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for blows.
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A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
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The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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He that is slothful in his work is a brother to him that is a great waster.
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The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and is safe.
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The rich man's wealth is his stronghold, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
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Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
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He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
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The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit, who can bear?
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The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.