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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15A rich man’s wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish. |
| 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers. |
| 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. |
| 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. |
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