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1 A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach.

2 A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly.

3 When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them; but dishonour and reproach come upon him.

4 A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth.

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5 It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgement.

6 The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.

7 A fool’s mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

8 Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.

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9 A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself.

10 The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous *Gr. having run running to it are exalted.

11 The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.

12 Before ruin a man’s heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.

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13 Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, it is folly and reproach to him.

14 A wise servant calms a man’s anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?

15 The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

16 A man’s gift *See Ps 119:32 enlarges him, and seats him among princes.

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17 A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but *Comp. Mr 14 ult. and margin, with 2 Ti 4:14-17 when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

18 A silent man quells strifes, and determines between great powers.

19 A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is as strong as a well-founded palace.

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20 A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.

21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.

22 He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God. (18:22AA) Heb. omits this verse He that puts away a good wife, puts away a Gr. plural good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.

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