Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?

Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

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That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

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It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.