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[1] He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.
[2] He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.
[3] Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
[4] A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones.
[5] The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
[6] The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
[7] Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
[8] A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
[9] Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
[10] The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
[11] He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
[12] The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
[13] For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress.
[14] By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
[15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
[16] A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
[17] He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
[18] There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
[19] The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
[20] Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
[21] Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
[22] Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.
[23] A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
[24] The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.
[25] Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
[26] He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
[27] The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
[28] In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.
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