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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death. |
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