Proverbs

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses instruction, but he that regards reproof shall be honored.

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy ambassador is health.

Every sensible person acts knowledgeably, but a fool displays his stupidity.

Good sense wins favor, but the way of transgressors is hard.

A wise man’s instruction is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

Whoever despises the Word shall be destroyed, but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife, but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing, another pretends to be poor, but has great riches. Riches are a ransom of a man’s life, but a poor man hears …

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