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A man boasting himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind, but with no rain.

Great is the Former of all things, but he who hires a fool is like one who hires those passing by.

A stone is heavy, and sand a burden, but a fool's anger is heavier than both.

Fury is fierce, and anger overflows, but who can stand before jealousy?

One who is full tramples a honeycomb, but to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

The refining pot tries silver, and the furnace tries gold, but a man is tried by the mouth of his praise.

The wicked flee though no one is pursuing, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

Because of transgression in a land, many are its rulers, but it is prolonged by a man who has understanding, who knows right .

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive with them.

Evil men do not understand justice, but those seeking Jehovah understand all.

He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who is one feeding gluttons shames his father.

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but the discerning poor searches him out.

When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise, a man will be sought for.

He who covers his sins never prospers, but he who confesses and forsakes them shall have pity.

Blessed is a man who is in awe constantly! But he who hardens his heart falls into evil.

The ruler that lacks understanding even adds oppressions, but he who hates unjust gain prolongs his days.

He who walks uprightly shall be saved, but he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

He who cultivates his ground shall have plenty of bread, but one pursuing vanities shall have much poverty.

A faithful man shall be full of blessings, but he rushing to be rich shall not be innocent.

A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth, but he does not know that poverty will come on him.