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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2Whoever lives with integrity fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, but the lips of the wise protect them. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of an ox. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8The sensible man's wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Fools mock at making restitution, but there is goodwill among the upright. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10The heart knows its own bitterness, and no outsider shares in its joy. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will stand. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Even in laughter a heart may be sad, and joy may end in grief. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves, and a good man, what his deeds deserve. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16A wise man is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a man who schemes is hated. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18The inexperienced inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19The evil bow before those who are good, the wicked, at the gates of the righteous. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20A poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but there are many who love the rich. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22Don't those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28A large population is a king's splendor, but a shortage of people is a ruler's devastation. |
| 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness. |
| 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30A tranquil heart is life to the body, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honors Him. |
| 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous one has a refuge in his death. |
| 33[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 33Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known even among fools. |
| 34[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. |
| 35[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 35A king favors a wise servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one. |
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