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The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke.
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
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The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.
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The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, By which one may avoid the snares of death.
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A tranquil heart is life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones.
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A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.
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The path of life leads upward for the wise, So that he may keep away from Sheol below.
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One whose ear listens to a life-giving rebuke Will stay among the wise.
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In the light of a king’s face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.
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The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; One who watches his way protects his life.
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Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, But the discipline of fools is foolishness.
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
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On Life and Conduct
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity Than a person who is perverse in speech and is a fool.
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The fear of the Lord leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
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On Life and Conduct
Wine is a mocker, intoxicating drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
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The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion; One who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
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On Life and Conduct
The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He pleases.
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One who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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On Life and Conduct
A good name is to be more desired than great wealth; Favor is better than silver and gold.
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The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, honor, and life.
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For the Lord will plead their case And take the life of those who rob them.
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On Life and Conduct
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you,
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People of bloodshed hate the blameless person, But the upright are concerned for his life.
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One who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing.
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Give intoxicating drink to one who is perishing, And wine to one whose life is bitter.
