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A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.

Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.

Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.

Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.