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A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.

A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but will not testify.

The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set securely on high.

Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

"Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!"

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.

I said to myself, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good!" But it proved to be futile.

The wise man has eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. Yet I also came to realize that one fate overcomes them both.

To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

I said to myself, "As for the sons of men, God tests them so that they may see for themselves that they are but beasts."

But better than both is he who has not yet existed, who has not seen the evil that is done under the sun.

For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!

Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone?

Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning.

The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich man permits him no sleep.