1 V. A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil;
2 V. but the fool rageth, and is confident.

1 V. The poor is hated even of his neighbor;
2 V. but the rich hath many friends.

1 V. He that oppresseth the poor, reproacheth his Maker;
2 V. but he that honoreth Him, hath mercy on the poor.

1 V. He that is slow to wrath, is of great understanding;
2 V. but he that is hasty in spirit, exalteth folly.

1 V. A soft answer turneth away wrath;
2 V. but grievous words stir up anger.

1 V. He that walketh with wise men, shall be wise;
2 V. but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

1 V. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water;
2 V. but a man of understanding will draw it out.

1 V. The wicked is driven away in his wickedness;
2 V. but the righteous hath hope in his death.


[!-- Marker --] LESSON LXXI.