- To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. - One who gossips reveals secrets,
but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. - The whispers of a gossiper are tasty morsels
that corrode one’s inner being. - Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness,
but sin degrades any people. - Some friends can lead us to ruin,
but a true friend is closer than a brother. - Acquire wisdom and gain understanding;
never forget or turn aside from my words. - Do not swerve either to the right or to the left;
keep your foot far from evil. - A fool spurns his father’s correction,
but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. - Observe your father’s command, my son,
and do not reject your mother’s teaching. - Fine words are not becoming to a fool,
and much less are false words to a noble. - A fool gives free rein to his anger,
but a wise man bides his time and calms it. - Blessed is the person who has found wisdom,
the one who has gained understanding. - A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son gives grief to his mother. - The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth,
and our toil adds nothing to it. - A cheerful heart is excellent medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. - A man is haughty until disaster overtakes him,
but humility comes before honors. - Diligent labor always yields profit,
but idle conversation only leads to poverty. - The righteous is remembered with blessings,
but the name of the wicked fades away. - Whoever observes the commandments will live,
but the one who scorns them will die. - A man’s attraction is his kindness;
it is far better to be poor than to be a liar. - Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,
and the glory of children is their parents. - A generous person will be enriched;
he who refreshes others will also be refreshed. - Do not wear yourself out in the pursuit of wealth,
and cease even to think about it. - It is rash to pledge a sacred gift,
or to make a vow and then have second thoughts. - The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright,
but destruction for evildoers.
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