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The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
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Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death.
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The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish, But He casts away the desire of the wicked.
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He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.
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He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
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Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.
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The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall.
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He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known.
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He who winks with the eye causes trouble, But a prating fool will fall.
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The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.