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1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
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2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
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3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
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4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
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5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
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6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
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7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
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8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
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9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
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10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
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11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
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13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
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14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
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15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
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16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
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17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
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18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
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19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
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20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
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21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
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22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
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23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
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24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
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25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
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26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
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27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
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28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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- 1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it Than a house full of feasting with strife.
- 2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
- 3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests hearts.
- 4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
- 5 He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
- 6 Grandchildren are the crown of old men, And the glory of sons is their fathers.
- 7 Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.
- 8 A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
- 9 He who conceals a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.
- 10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.
- 11 A rebellious man seeks only evil, So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
- 12 Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly.
- 13 He who returns evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house.
- 14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
- 15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
- 16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense?
- 17 A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.
- 18 A man lacking in sense pledges And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
- 19 He who loves transgression loves strife; He who raises his door seeks destruction.
- 20 He who has a crooked mind finds no good, And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.
- 21 He who sires a fool does so to his sorrow, And the father of a fool has no joy.
- 22 A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
- 23 A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom To pervert the ways of justice.
- 24 Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
- 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father And bitterness to her who bore him.
- 26 It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
- 27 He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
- 28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
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