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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back 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 advice. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death. |
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