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Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.

There is a way which seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death.

The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests the hearts.

He who covers an offense promotes love; But he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

A cheerful heart makes good medicine, But a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the eretz.

A fool has no delight in understanding, But only in broadcasting his own opinion.

Before destruction the heart of man is proud, But before honor is humility.

A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, But a crushed spirit who can bear?

The poor pleads for mercy, But the rich answers harshly.

A man of many companions may be ruined, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Wealth adds many friends, But the poor is separated from his friend.

All the relatives of the poor shun him: How much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD.

He who keeps the mitzvah keeps his soul, But he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

There are many plans in a man's heart, But the LORD's counsel will prevail.

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarreling.

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.