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[1] WISE son hears his father's instructions; but an evil son does not listen to rebuke
[2] A good man shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; but the souls of the wicked shall perish
[3] He who guards his mouth keeps his life; he who speaks too much shall bring ruin upon himself
[4] A sluggard is always craving; but the soul of the diligent shall be enriched
[5] A righteous man hates lying; but a wicked man is loathsome, and shall be ashamed and confounded
[6] Righteousness keeps him that is upright in his way; but wickedness overthrows the sinner
[7] There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing; there are others who pretend to be poor, yet have great riches
[8] The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the poor ignores a rebuke
[9] The light of the righteous shall rejoice; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out
[10] A wicked man commits shameful things; but with the well-advised is wisdom
[11] Wealth acquired unjustly will diminish; but he who gathers justly shall increase his wealth
[12] Blessed is the man who is willing to help; more blessed is he than he who merely rests in hope, as a tree of life he bears fruit
[13] He who despises counsel shall be destroyed by it; but he who fears the commandment shall be spared. A deceitful man shall not benefit; but a wise man whose works are good shall prosper
[14] The law of the wise is a fountain of life to those who depart from the snares of death
[15] Good understanding brings mercy; but the way of transgressors leads to destruction
[16] Every prudent man deals wisely; but a fool speaks foolishness
[17] A wicked messenger falls into mischief; but a faithful ambassador is a healer
[18] Poverty and shame shall be to him who refuses instruction; but he who regards reproof shall be honored
[19] A noble desire is sweet to the soul; but the abomination of the wicked is far away from knowledge
[20] He who walks with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall suffer harm
[21] Evil pursues sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid
[22] A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous
[23] Those who do not understand the manner of life are destroyed by riches; yea, many men are destroyed completely
[24] He who spares his rod hates his son; but he who loves his son disciplines him diligently
[25] The righteous man eats and is satisfied; but the belly of the wicked shall want
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