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12There is a way which seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death.
13Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, And mirth may end in heaviness.
14The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; Likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
15The simple believes everything, But the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
18The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow down before the good, And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
20The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, But the rich person has many friends.
21He who despises his neighbor sins, But blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
22Don`t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23In all hard work there is profit, But the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25A truthful witness saves souls, But a false witness is deceitful.
26In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, And he will be a refuge for his children.
27The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, Turning people from the snares of death.
28In the multitude of people is the king`s glory, But in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30The life of the body is a heart at peace, But envy rots the bones.
31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, But he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14:12-31 (WEB)
