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Excessive talking increases the likelihood of sin, but restraint shows wisdom.

Both hidden hatred and slander are forms of foolishness.

Receiving correction keeps a person on the path of life, but rejecting it leads him astray.

The outcome of righteous labor is life, but the result of wicked gain is punishment.

Wealth can provide protection, while poverty often leaves people vulnerable to ruin.

Wise people store up knowledge, while foolish words bring danger close.

Wisdom is evident in discerning speech, but the one without understanding invites discipline.

Hatred creates conflict, but love chooses to forgive and restore.

The words of the righteous give life, but the wicked hide violence behind their speech.

Secretive manipulation creates trouble, and foolish speech leads to destruction.

Integrity brings security, but crooked living will eventually be exposed.

A wise person accepts instruction, but a fool talks recklessly and comes to ruin.

The righteous leave behind an honored memory, but the wicked leave behind a decaying reputation.

The righteous receive blessing, but the wicked use their words to hide harmful intent.

Laziness leads to poverty, while diligence often leads to prosperity.

True wisdom recognizes the right time to act and faithfully seizes opportunity, while neglecting the proper moment leads to loss and shame.

The Lord provides for the righteous, but He frustrates the desires of the wicked.

Wealth gained through wrongdoing has no lasting value, but living righteously leads away from death.

A child’s wisdom brings joy to his parents, while foolishness brings them sorrow.

Israel suffers a crushing defeat, loses the ark of God, and witnesses the collapse of Eli’s house, revealing the sobering consequences of spiritual departure and disobedience.