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The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the Lord tests the hearts.
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An evildoer gives heed to false lips; A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue.
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He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
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Children's children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.
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Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince.
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A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
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He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
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Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.
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An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
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Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly.
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Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house.