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The wise will inherit honor and glory, But dishonor and shame is conferred on fools.
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He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
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When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame, But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.
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The perverse in heart are repulsive and shamefully vile to the Lord, But those who are blameless and above reproach in their walk are His delight!
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A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.
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A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully.
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Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline, But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
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The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly, But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully.
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A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family] And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.
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When the wicked man comes [to the depth of evil], contempt [of all that is pure and good] also comes, And with inner baseness (dishonor) comes outer shame (scorn).
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He who answers before he hears [the facts]— It is folly and shame to him.
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He who assaults his father and chases away his mother Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
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Or he who hears it will shame you And the rumor about you [and your action in court] will have no end.
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The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.