- Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,
but righteousness delivers from death. - Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. - The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot. - The wise of heart will receive commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to ruin. - Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. - Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offenses. - Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life,
but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. - The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever utters slander is a fool. - When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. - The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little worth. - The blessing of the Lord makes rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it. - The hope of the righteous brings joy,
but the expectation of the wicked will perish. - The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless,
but destruction to evildoers. - The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. - When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with the humble is wisdom. - 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.
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The Lord watches over the sojourners;he upholds the widow and the fatherless,
but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.