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A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, But to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.

Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them.

Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all.

Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.

Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.

When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!

A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.

He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered.

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.

He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.

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

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.