[:en]”The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight” (v. 1)
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom” (v. 2)
“A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret” (v. 13)
“He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe” (v. 15)
“The Lord detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless” (v. 20)
“Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free” (v. 21)
“Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion” (v. 22)
“One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty?\” (v. 24)
“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed” (v. 25)
“Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf” (v. 28)
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he who wins souls is wise” (v. 30)
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