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| 1The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. | 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 2Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. | 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 3A fool's mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them. | 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 4Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests. | 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 5An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. | 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 6The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. | 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 7Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips. | 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 8The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. | 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 9Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright. | 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 10Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy. | 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. | 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 12There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. | 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 13Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief. | 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 14The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs. | 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 15The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps. | 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 16The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure. | 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated. | 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. | 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 19Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. | 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 20The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends. | 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 21It is a sin to despise one's neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy. | 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 22Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. | 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 23All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. | 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly. | 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful. | 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 26Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. | 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death. | 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 28A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined. | 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 29Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. | 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 30A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. | 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 31Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. | 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 32When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God. | 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 33Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known. | 33[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. | 34[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 35A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury. | 35[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
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