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I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

I know how to be humbled, and I also know how to abound. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need.

Do the things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

Like water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man.

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.

He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.

She opens her mouth with wisdom. Kind instruction is on her tongue.

Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate.

Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

Don’t withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.

Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you lands!

Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing.