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He who is steadfast in righteousness attains life, But he who pursues evil attains his own death.

The perverse in heart are repulsive and shamefully vile to the LORD, But those who are blameless and above reproach in their walk are His delight!

Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished, But the descendants of the righteous will be freed.

The desire of the righteous brings only good, But the expectation of the wicked brings wrath.

There is the one who [generously] scatters [abroad], and yet increases all the more; And there is the one who withholds what is justly due, but it results only in want and poverty.

The people curse him who holds back grain [when the public needs it], But a blessing [from God and man] is upon the head of him who sells it.

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor and grace, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

He who leans on and trusts in and is confident in his riches will fall, But the righteous [who trust in God's provision] will flourish like a green leaf.

Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.

A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the [consistently] righteous will not be moved.

A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.

The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable), But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.

The [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander], But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them.

The wicked are overthrown [by their evil] and are no more, But the house of the [consistently] righteous will stand [securely].

A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment, But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.

A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment.

The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields richer fruit.

An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.