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The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.
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As righteousness leads to life, So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
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Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.
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The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like foliage.
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise.
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If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth, How much more the ungodly and the sinner.
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The House of the Righteous Shall Stand
Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.
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A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
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The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
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A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
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The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.
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He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.
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No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
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The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.
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Wisdom Loves Righteousness
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
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A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.
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Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
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The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
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Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
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A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
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The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.
