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Rh :It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop,
 * Than in a house in common with a contentious woman.


 * The soul of the wicked desireth evil;
 * His neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.


 * When the scorner is punished, the thoughtless is made wise;
 * And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.


 * The Righteous One considereth the house of the wicked;
 * Overthrowing the wicked to their ruin.


 * Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor,
 * He also shall cry himself, but shall not be answered.


 * A gift in secret pacifieth anger,
 * And a present in the bosom strong wrath.


 * To do justly is joy to the righteous,
 * But ruin to the workers of iniquity.


 * The man that strayeth out of the way of understanding
 * Shall rest in the congregation of the shades.


 * He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man;
 * He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.


 * The wicked is a ransom for the righteous;
 * And the faithless cometh in the stead of the upright.


 * It is better to dwell in a desert land,
 * Than with a contentious and fretful woman.


 * There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
 * But a foolish man swalloweth it up.


 * He that followeth after righteousness and mercy
 * Findeth life, prosperity, and honour.


 * A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty,
 * And bringeth down the stronghold wherein it trusteth.


 * Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue
 * Keepeth his soul from troubles.


 * A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name,
 * Even he that dealeth in overbearing pride.


 * The desire of the slothful killeth him;
 * For his hands refuse to labour.


 * There is that coveteth greedily all the day long;
 * But the righteous giveth and spareth not.


 * The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
 * How much more, when he bringeth it with the proceeds of wickedness?


 * A false witness shall perish;
 * But the man that obeyeth shall speak unchallenged.


 * A wicked man hardeneth his face;
 * But as for the upright, he looketh well to his way.