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For she has cast down many wounded, And all who were slain by her were strong men.
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“To you, O men, I call, And my voice is to the sons of men.
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Rejoicing in His inhabited world, And my delight was with the sons of men.
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A gracious woman retains honor, But ruthless men retain riches.
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The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
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He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
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Hell and Destruction are before the Lord; So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.
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Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.
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A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.
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Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, But who can find a faithful man?
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The glory of young men is their strength, And the splendor of old men is their gray head.
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Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.
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She also lies in wait as for a victim, And increases the unfaithful among men.
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Do Not Envy Evil Men
Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them;
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The devising of foolishness is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
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Further Wise Sayings of Solomon
These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
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The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can answer sensibly.
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Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand all.
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When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
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When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
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There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, And whose fangs are like knives, To devour the poor from off the earth, And the needy from among men.
