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ceasing. 8 He that is mighty by a bold tongue is known
29 A wise man shall advance himself with his afar off, but a wise man knoweth to slip by him.
words, and a prudent man shall please the great 9 He that buildeth his house at other men’s
ones. charges, is as he that gathereth himself stones to
30 He that tilleth his land shall make a high build in the winter.
heap of corn: and he that worketh justice shall 10 The congregation of sinners is like tow
be exalted: and he that pleaseth great men shall heaped together, and the end of them is a flame
escape iniquity. of fire.
31 Presents and gifts blind the eyes of judges, 11 The way of sinners is made plain with
and make them dumb in the mouth, so that they stones, and in their end is hell, and darkness,
cannot correct. and pains.
12 He that keepeth justice shall get the un-
32 O Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is
derstanding thereof.
not seen: what profit is there in them both?
13 The perfection of the fear of God is wisdom
33 Better is he that hideth his folly, than the
and understanding.
man that hideth his wisdom.
14 He that is not wise in good, will not be
taught.
15 But there is a wisdom that aboundeth in
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evil: and there is no understanding where there
is bitterness.
My son, hast thou sinned? do so no more: but
16 The knowledge of a wise man shall abound
for thy former sins also pray that they may be
like a flood, and his counsel continueth like a
forgiven thee.
fountain of life.
2 Flee from sins as from the face of a serpent:
17 The heart of a fool is like a broken vessel,
for if thou comest near them, they will take hold
and no wisdom at all shall it hold.
of thee.
18 A man of sense will praise every wise word
3 The teeth thereof are the teeth of a lion,
he shall hear, and will apply it to himself: the
killing the souls of men.
luxurious man hath heard it, and it shall dis-
4 All iniquity is like a two-edged sword, there please him, and he will cast it behind his back.
is no remedy for the wound thereof. 19 The talking of a fool is like a burden in the
5 Injuries and wrongs will waste riches: and way: but in the lips of the wise, grace shall be
the house that is very rich shall be brought to found.
nothing by pride: so the substance of the proud 20 The mouth of the prudent is sought after in
shall be rooted out. the church, and they will think upon his words
6 The prayer out of the mouth of the poor in their hearts.
shall reach the ears of God, and judgment shall 21 As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom
come for him speedily. to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as
7 He that hateth to be reproved walketh in the words without sense.
trace of a sinner: and he that feareth God will 22 Doctrine to a fool is as fetters on the feet,
turn to his own heart. and like manacles on the right hand.