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The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.

An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.

The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.

A passionate man stirs up strife; but he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one. A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs them up.

The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.

A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.

The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.

They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counsellors.

The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.

An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour.

A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. [By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away;] but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.

The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.

God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous. Better are small receipts with righteousness, than abundant fruits with unrighteousness.

The anger of a king is a messenger of death; but a wise man will pacify him.

He who is skillful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.

Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.

There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.