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He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.

In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death.

A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved.

Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.

The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.

The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.

Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension.

The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.

Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase.

Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.

The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified.

Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered without judgment.

He that spareth the rod, hateth his son: but he that loveth him, correcteth him betimes.

The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.