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- HE WHO willfully separates and estranges himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire and pretext to break out against all wise and sound judgment.
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- A [self-confident] fool has no delight in understanding but only in revealing his personal opinions and himself.
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- When the wicked comes in [to the depth of evil], he becomes a contemptuous despiser [of all that is pure and good], and with inner baseness comes outer shame and reproach.
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- The words of a [discreet and wise] man's mouth are like deep waters [plenteous and difficult to fathom], and the fountain of skillful and godly Wisdom is like a gushing stream [sparkling, fresh, pure, and life-giving].
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- To respect the person of the wicked and be partial to him, so as to deprive the [consistently] righteous of justice, is not good.
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- A [self-confident] fool's lips bring contention, and his mouth invites a beating.
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- A [self-confident] fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to himself.
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- The words of a whisperer or talebearer are as dainty morsels; they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
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- He who is loose and slack in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer and he who does not use his endeavors to heal himself is brother to him who commits suicide.
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- The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the [consistently] righteous man [upright and in right standing with God] runs into it and is safe, high [above evil] and strong.
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- The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high protecting wall in his own imagination and conceit.
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- Haughtiness comes before disaster, but humility before honor.
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- He who answers a matter before he hears the facts--it is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51.]
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- The strong spirit of a man sustains him in bodily pain or trouble, but a weak and broken spirit who can raise up or bear?
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- The mind of the prudent is ever getting knowledge, and the ear of the wise is ever seeking (inquiring for and craving) knowledge.
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- A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. [Gen. 32:20; I Sam. 25:27; Prov. 17:8; 21:14.]
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- He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.
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- To cast lots puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.
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- A brother offended is harder to be won over than a strong city, and [their] contentions separate them like the bars of a castle.
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- A man's [moral] self shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; and with the consequence of his words he must be satisfied [whether good or evil].
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- Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. [Matt. 12:37.]
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- He who finds a [true] wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. [Prov. 19:14; 31:10.]
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- The poor man uses entreaties, but the rich answers roughly.
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- The man of many friends [a friend of all the world] will prove himself a bad friend, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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