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Rh :The righteous is guided by his friend;
 * But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.


 * The slothful man shall not hunt his prey;
 * But the precious substance of men is to be diligent.


 * In the way of righteousness is life,
 * And in the pathway thereof there is no death.


 * A wise son is instructed of his father;
 * But a scorner heareth not rebuke.


 * A man shall eat good from the fruit of his mouth;
 * But the desire of the faithless is violence.


 * He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life;
 * But for him that openeth wide his lips there shall be ruin.


 * The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing;
 * But the soul of the diligent shall be abundantly gratified.


 * A righteous man hateth lying;
 * But a wicked man behaveth vilely and shamefully.


 * Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way;
 * But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.


 * There is that pretendeth himself rich, yet hath nothing;
 * There is that pretendeth himself poor, yet hath great wealth.


 * The ransom of a man's life are his riches;
 * But the poor heareth no threatening.


 * The light of the righteous rejoiceth;
 * But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.


 * By pride cometh only contention;
 * But with the well-advised is wisdom.


 * Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished;
 * But he that gathereth little by little shall increase.


 * Hope deferred maketh the heart sick;
 * But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.


 * Whoso despiseth the word shall suffer thereby;
 * But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.


 * The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
 * To depart from the snares of death.


 * Good understanding giveth grace;
 * But the way of the faithless is harsh.


 * Every prudent man dealeth with forethought;
 * But a fool unfoldeth folly.


 * A wicked messenger falleth into evil;
 * But a faithful ambassador is health.


 * Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction;
 * But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.