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Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.

When good people pray, the Lord listens, but he ignores those who are evil.

We may make our plans, but God has the last word.

You may think everything you do is right, but the Lord judges your motives.

You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.

Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time.

People cast lots to learn God's will, but God himself determines the answer.

There is nothing but sadness and sorrow for parents whose children do foolish things.

An intelligent person aims at wise action, but a fool starts off in many directions.

Your will to live can sustain you when you are sick, but if you lose it, your last hope is gone.

Help your relatives and they will protect you like a strong city wall, but if you quarrel with them, they will close their doors to you.

When the poor speak, they have to be polite, but when the rich answer, they are rude.

Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more loyal than brothers.

It is better to be poor but honest than to be a lying fool.

Rich people are always finding new friends, but the poor cannot keep the few they have.

The king's anger is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like welcome rain.

A man can inherit a house and money from his parents, but only the Lord can give him a sensible wife.

Go ahead and be lazy; sleep on, but you will go hungry.

People may plan all kinds of things, but the Lord 's will is going to be done.

A person's thoughts are like water in a deep well, but someone with insight can draw them out.