The wise woman builds her house

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FamilyWisdom1The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

Fear of Lord2Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

SpeechWisdom3A fool`s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Work4Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.

SpeechJustice5An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.

Wisdom6The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

Wisdom7Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

Wisdom8The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.

Wisdom9Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.

A way that seems right to a man

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Wisdom10Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.

Justice11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

Wisdom12There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.

Wisdom13Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief.

Justice14The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs.

Wisdom15The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.

Fear of LordWisdom16The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

Anger17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.

Wisdom18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Justice19Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

In the fear of the LORD is confidence

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WealthFriendship20The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.

FriendshipWealth21It is a sin to despise one`s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

Justice22Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.

WorkSpeech23All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

WealthWisdom24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.

SpeechJustice25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.

Fear of LordFamily26Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.

Fear of Lord27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

Righteousness exalts a nation

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Leadership28A large population is a king`s glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.

AngerWisdom29Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Desire30A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

JusticeWealth31Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Fear of LordJustice32When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.

Wisdom33Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.

JusticeLeadership34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.

LeadershipWisdom35A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.

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