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[1] A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach.
[2] A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly.
[3] When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them; but dishonour and reproach come upon him.
[4] A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth.
[5] It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgment.
[6] The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.
[7] A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
[8] Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.
[9] A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself.
[10] The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted.
[11] The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.
[12] Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.
[13] Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, it is folly and reproach to him.
[14] A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?
[15] The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.
[16] A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him among princes.
[17] A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.
[18] A silent man quells strifes, and determines between great powers.
[19] A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is as strong as a well-founded palace.
[20] A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.
[21] Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.
[22] He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God. [He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.]
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