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He that separateth himself seeketh his pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.
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A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
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When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
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The words of a man`s mouth are deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.
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It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.
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A fool`s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
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A fool`s mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
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The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
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The rich man`s wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
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Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour goeth humility.
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He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
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The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
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The heart of an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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A man`s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
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The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
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A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.
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A man`s belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
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Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.
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He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.
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A man of many friends will come to ruin but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
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