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Fathers divide house and substance to their children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.

He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.

There are many thoughts in a man�s heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.

Wine is an intemperate thing, and strong drink full of violence: but every fool is entangled with them.

It is a glory to a man to turn aside from railing; but every fool is entangled with such matters.

Counsel in a man�s heart is deep water; but a prudent man will draw it out.

A man is valuable, and a merciful man precious: but it is hard to find a faithful man.

Say not, I will avenge myself on my enemy; but wait on the Lord, that he may help thee.

Every man seems to himself righteous; but the Lord directs the hearts.

A secret gift calms anger: but he that forbears to give stirs up strong wrath.

It is the joy of the righteous to do judgement: but a holy man is abominable with evil-doers.

A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; but foolish men will swallow it up.

An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day: but the righteous is unsparingly merciful and compassionate.

A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man will speak cautiously.

An ungodly man impudently withstands with his face; but the upright man himself understands his ways.

A horse is prepared for the day of battle; but help is of the Lord.

The rich and the poor meet together; but the Lord made them both.

An intelligent man seeing a bad man severely punished is himself instructed, but fools pass by and are punished.

Thistles and snares are in perverse ways; but he that keeps his soul will refrain from them.

He that sows wickedness shall reap troubles; and shall fully receive the punishment of his deeds. God loves a cheerful and liberal man; but a man shall fully prove the folly of his works.