- It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,”
and begin to reflect only after making a vow. - All deeds are right in the sight of the doer,
but the Lord weighs the heart. - To do righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. - Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life and honor. - All day long the wicked covet,
but the righteous give and do not hold back. - A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
and favor is better than silver or gold. - The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
is riches and honor and life. - Train children in the right way,
and when old, they will not stray. - The rich rules over the poor,
and the borrower is the slave of the lender. - Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
be wise enough to desist. - When your eyes light upon it, it is gone;
for suddenly it takes wings to itself,
flying like an eagle toward heaven. - My child, if your heart is wise,
my heart too will be glad. - The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;
he who begets a wise son will be glad in him. - Know that wisdom is such to your soul;
if you find it, you will find a future,
and your hope will not be cut off. - Like a city breached, without walls,
is one who lacks self-control. - Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your parent;
do not go to the house of your kindred in the day of your calamity.
Better is a neighbor who is nearby
than kindred who are far away. - The clever see danger and hide;
but the simple go on, and suffer for it. - Iron sharpens iron,
and one person sharpens the wits of another. - Just as water reflects the face,
so one human heart reflects another. - When one will not listen to the law,
even one's prayers are an abomination. - No one who conceals transgressions will prosper,
but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. - A fool gives full vent to anger,
but the wise quietly holds it back. - A person's pride will bring humiliation,
but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. - The fear of others lays a snare,
but one who trusts in the Lord is secure. - Every word of God proves true;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
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