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Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Through...: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business
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A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
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When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
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The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
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It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
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A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
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A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
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The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. talebearer: or, whisperer as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded most...: Heb. chambers
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He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
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[10]
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The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. safe: Heb. set aloft
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The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
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Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
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He that answereth a matter before he heareth it , it is folly and shame unto him. answereth...: Heb. returneth a word
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The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
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The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
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The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
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A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
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A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
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Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing , and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
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The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
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A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
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