Prudence, Mercy, and Reward

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¶ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

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¶ A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

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¶ The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

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¶ The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

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¶ As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

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¶ They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

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¶ Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.