for they will bring you
many days, a full life, and well-being.

Listen, my son. Accept my words,
and you will live many years.

For she has brought many down to death;
her victims are countless.

For by Wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.

When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is wise.

The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.

Without guidance, people fall,
but with many counselors there is deliverance.

A poor man is hated even by his neighbor,
but there are many who love the rich.

Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.

A man with many friends may be harmed,
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

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Wealth attracts many friends,
but a poor man is separated from his friend.

Many seek a ruler’s favor,
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.

Many plans are in a man’s heart,
but the Lord’s decree will prevail.

Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy man?

for you should wage war with sound guidance—
victory comes with many counselors.

When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

A faithful man will have many blessings,
but one in a hurry to get rich
will not go unpunished.

The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away
will receive many curses.

One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly—
beyond recovery.

Many seek a ruler’s favor,
but a man receives justice from the Lord.

“Many women are capable,
but you surpass them all!”