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My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.
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For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
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Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”— when you already have it with you.
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I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.
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She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.”
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Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.
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She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths wander aimlessly, but she does not know it.
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So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go—to the point of exhaustion— and give your neighbor no rest!
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When there were no watery depths, I was given birth, when there were no springs overflowing with water;
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before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth,
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One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
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The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
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The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.
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A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
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Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
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Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
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A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
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A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
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Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.
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A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
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All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.
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The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways.
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One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.
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and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
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Saying 18
My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways,
