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1 A lover of training is a lover of knowledge; but a hater of teaching is like a beast. 2

1 Scales of deceit are hated by the Lord, but a true weight is his delight. 2 When pride comes,

1 A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. 2 Wealth

1 By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings. 2

1 Wisdom is building her house, but the foolish woman is pulling it down with her hands. 2 He who

1 A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to

1 Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour. 2 A