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1 These are more wise sayings of Solomon, copied out by the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah. 2 It

1 Have no envy for evil men, or any desire to be with them: 2 For the purposes of their

1 The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like

1 Do not make a noise about tomorrow, for you are not certain what a day’s outcome may be. 2

1 Like snow in summer and rain when the grain is being cut, so honour is not natural for the

1 The words of Agur, the son of Jakeh, from Massa. The man says: I am full of weariness, O

1 A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made