- The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. - Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
but righteousness delivers from death. - With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor,
but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. - Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets,
but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. - The wicked earns deceptive wages,
but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward. - Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered. - Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is stupid. - The vexation of a fool is known at once,
but the prudent ignores an insult. - Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
but those who plan peace have joy. - Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight. - The hand of the diligent will rule,
while the slothful will be put to forced labor. - Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down,
but a good word makes him glad. - Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life;
he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. - The ransom of a man's life is his wealth,
but a poor man hears no threat. - By insolence comes nothing but strife,
but with those who take advice is wisdom. - Wealth gained hastily will dwindle,
but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. - Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. - Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but the companion of fools will suffer harm. - A faithful witness does not lie,
but a false witness breathes out lies. - There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death. - In all toil there is profit,
but mere talk tends only to poverty. - Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. - Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people. - A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger. - A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
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