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1 He that separateth himself seeketh `his own’ desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom. 2 A fool hath no

1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife. 2 A servant

1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is

1 The king’s heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will. 2

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise. 2 The terror of

1 Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them: 2 For their heart studieth oppression,

1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee; 2 And put a