Proverbs

He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
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He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
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A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
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A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
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Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
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He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
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The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
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Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
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Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
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An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
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He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
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A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
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Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
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Children"s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
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Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
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A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
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The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
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A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
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Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
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The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
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He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
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The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
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He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
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A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
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A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
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He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
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There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
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Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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