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Basic Homeboy

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Who but God goes up to heaven and comes back down?
     Who holds the wind in his fists?
 Who wraps up the oceans in his cloak?
     Who has created the whole wide world?
 Wh…

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Rick Son of Richard 

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The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh contain this message.

I am weary, O God;
     I am weary and worn out, O God.

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I am too stupid to be human,
     and I lack common sen…

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Fear and Unjust

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Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
     but trusting the Lord means safety.

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Many seek the ruler’s favor,
     but justice comes from the Lord.

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The righteous despise…

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Angry Thief

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An angry person starts fights;
     a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.

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Pride ends in humiliation,
     while humility brings honor.

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If you assist a thief, y…

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Pampered Servant

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Words alone will not discipline a servant;
     the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.

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There is more hope for a fool
     than for someone who speaks w…

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Wicked Sin

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When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,
     but the godly will live to see their downfall.

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Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind
     an…

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Lord’s Sight 

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The poor and the oppressor have this in common—
     the Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.

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If a king judges the poor fairly,
     his throne will last forever.

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To …

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Fools Vent

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The bloodthirsty hate blameless people,
     but the upright seek to help them.    

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Fools vent their anger,
     but the wise quietly hold it back.

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If a ruler pays attent…

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Godly Care

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The godly care about the rights of the poor;
     the wicked don’t care at all.

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Mockers can get a whole town agitated,
     but the wise will calm anger.

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If a wise person ta…

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Kings and Friends

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A just king gives stability to his nation,
     but one who demands bribes destroys it.

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To flatter friends
     is to lay a trap for their feet.

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Evil people are trapp…

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Stubborn Critic

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Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
     will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.

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When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
     But when the wic…

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Hidey Hole 

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Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
     but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.

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When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
     When t…

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Daddy’s Money

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Anyone who steals from his father and mother
     and says, “What’s wrong with that?”
     is no better than a murderer.

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Greed causes fighting;
     trusting the Lord lea…

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Dr. Seuss? 

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Showing partiality is never good,
     yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.

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Greedy people try to get rich quick
     but don’t realize they’re headed for pove…

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Crooked Food 

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The blameless will be rescued from harm,
     but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.

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A hard worker has plenty of food,
     but a person who chases fantasies ends u…

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Lions and Bears, Oh My! 

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A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor
     as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.

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A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
     but one wh…

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Take Charge

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When the godly succeed, everyone is glad.
     When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.

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People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
     but if they confess…

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The Law

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God detests the prayers
     of a person who ignores the law.

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Those who lead good people along an evil path
     will fall into their own trap,
     but the honest will inherit …

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Poor and Honest

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Better to be poor and honest
     than to be dishonest and rich.

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Young people who obey the law are wise;
     those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.

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Inco…

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Poor Completely

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A poor person who oppresses the poor
     is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.

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To reject the law is to praise the wicked;
     to obey the law is to fight th…