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- When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
- Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
- A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
- A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
- For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.
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- When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.
- By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
- He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
- He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
- Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory.
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- He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.
- A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
- A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
- The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
- The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death.
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- He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.
- A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.
- The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.
- The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
- He who is steadfast in righteousness will attain to life, And he who pursues evil will bring about his own death.
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- The LORD detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
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- The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their walk are His delight.
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