A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.
Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.
From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.
The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.
By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.
A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.
Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.
In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.
In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.
Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.
A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
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