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Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.
2
A good man obtains favor from the Lord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
3
A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
4
An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5
The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
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The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
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A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
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Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.