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- The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.
- A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.
- Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor.
- He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
- The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit who can bear it?
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- The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
- The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall.
- Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
- He who answers before listening-- that is his folly and his shame.
- A man's spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
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- The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
- A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.
- The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.
- The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones.
- A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.
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- The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.
- A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.
- The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.
- Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.
- An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
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