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1 A labouring man that A is given to drunkenness shall not be rich: and he that contemneth small things
shall fall by little and little.
2 Wine and women will make men of understanding to fall away: and he that cleaveth to harlots will become
impudent.
4 He that is hasty to give credit is lightminded; and he that sinneth shall offend against his own soul.
5 Whoso taketh pleasure in wickedness shall be condemned: but he that resisteth pleasures crowneth his
life.
6 He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife; and he that hateth babbling shall have less evil.
8 Whether it be to friend or foe, talk not of other men’s lives; and if thou canst without offence, reveal
them not.
16 There is one that slippeth in his speech, but not from his heart; and who is he that hath not offended
with his tongue?
17 Admonish thy neighbour before thou threaten him; and not being angry, give place to the law of the most
High.
19 The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life: and they that do things that please
him shall receive the fruit of the tree of immortality.
20 The fear of the Lord is all wisdom; and in all wisdom is the performance of the law, and the knowledge
of his omnipotency.
21 If a servant say to his master, I will not do as it pleaseth thee; though afterward he do it, he angereth
him that nourisheth him.
24 He that hath small understanding, and feareth God, is better than one that hath much wisdom, and transgresseth
the law of the most High.
25 There is an exquisite subtilty, and the same is unjust; and there is one that turneth aside to make judgment
appear; and there is a wise man that justifieth in judgment.
27 Casting down his countenance, and making as if he heard not: where he is not known, he will do thee a
mischief before thou be aware.
28 And if for want of power he be hindered from sinning, yet when he findeth opportunity he will do evil.