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A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

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

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

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

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

He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.

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

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.

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.

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

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

Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

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.

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.

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

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

Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

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

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

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.

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.

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.