- Treasures obtained by wicked means profit nothing,
but a righteous life brings delivery from death. - Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous,
but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. - The righteous is remembered with blessings,
but the name of the wicked fades away. - A wise man will heed commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to grief. - Anyone who leads an honorable life walks in safety,
but whoever pursues wicked ways will be found out. - Hatred stirs up strife,
but love overlooks all offenses. - Whoever heeds admonition is on the path to life,
but anyone who rejects correction goes astray. - Lying lips conceal hatred,
and anyone who slanders another is a fool. - Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent,
but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. - The tongue of the just man is like pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is without worth. - The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth,
and our toil adds nothing to it. - The hope of the righteous brings them joy,
but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. - The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright,
but destruction for evildoers. - The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness,
but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert. - When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows,
but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble. - The upright are guarded by their integrity;
the treacherous are destroyed by their own duplicity. - Riches will be of no avail on the day of wrath,
but righteousness delivers from death. - With his mouth the godless man seeks to ruin his neighbor,
but knowledge enables the righteous to be delivered. - One who gossips reveals secrets,
but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. - The labors of the wicked man produce little profit,
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. - A generous person will be enriched;
he who refreshes others will also be refreshed. - Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but the one who hates correction is stupid. - A fool is quick to show his anger,
but a prudent man ignores an insult. - Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy. - The Lord abhors lying lips,
but he delights in those who are truthful.
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