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A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.

In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.

Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest.

A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.

A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.

The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacles of the just shall flourish.

There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.

The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.

The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.

He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.

They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.

In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.

He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.

Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.

The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death.

Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.

A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.

The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.

A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.