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The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates correction is without understanding.
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A good ish obtains favor from Yahuah, but an ish of wicked schemes He condemns.
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Adam is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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An ishah of strength is the crown of her ish, but she who brings shame is like decay in his bones.
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The thoughts of the righteous are Judgment, but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
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The wicked are overturned and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
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According to his understanding an ish shall be praised, but the twisted of heart shall be despised.
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Better is one lightly esteemed who has a servant than one who honors himself and lacks bread.
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The righteous knows the being of his beast, but the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
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The one who works his ground shall be satisfied with bread, but the one who pursues empty things lacks heart.
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The wicked desires the net of evil men, but the root of the righteous gives fruit.
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In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare, but the righteous comes out from distress.
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From the fruit of an ish’s mouth he shall be satisfied with good, and the work of Adam’s hands shall return to him.
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The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes, but the one who hears counsel is wise.
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A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent ish covers dishonor.
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The one who breathes out truth declares Righteousness, but a false witness deceit.
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There is one who speaks rashly like thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is healing.
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A lip of truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is only for a moment.
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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but to counselors of shalom is joy.
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No evil shall be allowed to happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
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Lying lips are an abomination to Yahuah, but those who act faithfully are His delight.
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A prudent Adam conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
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The hand of the diligent shall rule, but the deceitful hand shall become forced labor.
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Anxiety in the heart of an ish bows it down, but a good word makes it rejoice.
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The righteous searches out his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes them to wander.
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The deceitful one does not roast his prey, but the wealth of Adam is precious to the diligent.
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In the path of Righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.