A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

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He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

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Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.