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[1]For the desire thereof he will separate himself to seek it, and occupy himself in all wisdom. |
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[2]A fool hath no delight in understanding: but that his heart may be discovered. |
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[3]When the wicked cometh, then cometh contempt, and with the vile man reproach. |
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[4]The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom is like a flowing river. |
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[5]It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to cause the righteous to fall in judgment. |
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[6]A fool's lips come with strife, and his mouth calleth for stripes. |
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[7]A fool's mouth is his own destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soul. |
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[8]The words of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they go down into the bowels of the belly. |
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[9]He also that is slothful in his work, is even the brother of him that is a great waster. |
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[10]The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth unto it, and is exalted. |
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[11]The rich man's riches are his strong city: and as an high wall in his imagination. |
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[12]Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before glory goeth lowliness. |
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[13]He that answereth a matter before he hear it, it is folly and shame unto him. |
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[14]The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity: but a wounded spirit, who can bear it? |
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[15]A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh learning. |
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[16]A man's gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men. |
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[17]He that is first in his own cause, is just: then cometh his neighbor, and maketh inquiry of him. |
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[18]The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mighty. |
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[19]A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and their contentions are like the bar of a palace. |
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[20]With the fruit of a man's mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. |
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[21]Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it, shall eat the fruit thereof. |
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[22]He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiveth favor of the Lord. |
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[23]The poor speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly. |
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[24]A man that hath friends, ought to show himself friendly: for a friend is nearer than a brother. |