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He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.