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Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.

A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.

A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.

A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.

A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.

A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.

A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.

A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.

Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!

Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!

A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.

It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.

To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.

To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.

The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.

A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.

A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.

A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.

A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.

Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.

It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.

A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.

Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.

The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.

He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.

Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!

Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!

A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.

A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.

A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.

Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.