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- 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 glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
- A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
- A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
- He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
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- The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.
- In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince's ruin.
- He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
- A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.
- He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
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- When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
- Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
- Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
- A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
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- The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies.
- Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the hearts of fools it is made known.
- Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people.
- The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.
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