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The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.