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* There is a reproof that is not comely : again , some man holdeth his tongue , and he is wise . * It is much better to reprove , than to be angry secretly : and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt . * How good is it , when thou art reproved , to shew repentance ! for so shalt thou escape wilful sin . * As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin ; so is he that executeth judgment with violence . * There is one that keepeth silence , and is found wise : and another by much babbling becometh hateful . * Some man holdeth his tongue , because he hath not to answer : and some keepeth silence , knowing his time . * A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity : but a babbler and a fool will regard no time . * He that useth many words shall be abhorred ; and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated . * There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things ; and there is a gain that turneth to loss . * There is a gift that shall not profit thee ; and there is a gift whose recompence is double . * There is an abasement because of glory ; and there is that lifteth up his head from a low estate . * There is that buyeth much for a little , and repayeth it sevenfold . * A wise man by his words maketh him beloved : but the graces of fools shall be poured out . * The gift of a fool shall do thee no good when thou hast it ; neither yet of the envious for his necessity : for he looketh to receive many things for one . * He giveth little , and upbraideth much ; he openeth his mouth like a crier ; to day he lendeth , and to morrow will he ask it again : such an one is to be hated of God and man . * The fool saith , I have no friends , I have no thank for all my good deeds , and they that eat my bread speak evil of me . * How oft , and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn ! for he knoweth not aright what it is to have ; and it is all one unto him as if he had it not . * To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the tongue : so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily . * An unseasonable tale will always be in the mouth of the unwise . * A wise sentence shall be rejected when it cometh out of a fool 's mouth ; for he will not speak it in due season . * There is that is hindered from sinning through want : and when he taketh rest , he shall not be troubled . * There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness , and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself . * There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend , and maketh him his enemy for nothing . * A lie is a foul blot in a man , yet it is continually in the mouth of the untaught . * A thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie : but they both shall have destruction to heritage . * The disposition of a liar is dishonourable , and his shame is ever with him . * A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words : and he that hath understanding will please great men . * He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap : and he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity . * Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise , and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove . * Wisdom that is hid , and treasure that is hoarded up , what profit is in them both ? * Better is he that hideth his folly than a man that hideth his wisdom . * Necessary patience in seeking ing the Lord is better than he that leadeth his life without a guide .

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