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Even a will float in the river for a righteous man.
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The owner of a house should reinforce the windows against burglars.
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You subject yourself to rules -- as a thief does.
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A house of debt is a house in whose interior no light shines.
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The dishonest man stole silver; the honest man will earn his pay.
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When dishonest men come to your banquet, they are troubled and try to hide it.
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The well-wisher is the mother of the refugee.
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May the people wish you well. May your god grant what you are in agreement with.
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You shouldn't give a lame man a staff. Enlil is his helper.
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The poor man does not strike his son a single blow; he treasures him highly forever.
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The idleness of a low-life causes losses; his shying away from work is perpetual.
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Your worthiness is the result of chance.
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The chasing away of a younger son from the house of his father is an abomination to Ninurta.
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A dishonest man chases after women's genitals.
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Accept your lot and make your mother happy! Run fast and make your god happy!
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Whatever I say, I will say it twice, and then I will repeat it again.
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The liar is quarrelsome. He always lies. He always slanders. Treacherous! Malicious! Shifty-eyed!
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Although the number of unhappy days is endless, yet life is better than death.
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To take revenge is an abomination to Ninurta.
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When a trustworthy boat sets sail, Utu seeks out a trustworthy harbour for it.
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To remove something from its proper place is an abomination to Ninurta.
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Fear of god creates good fortune. Lamentation absolves sin. Offerings extend life.
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The rich man's heart is sick, it is very sick indeed.
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A stake, my lord; "hero" is its name.
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He who despises a just decision, who loves wicked decisions, is an abomination to Utu.
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May Lumma grant prosperity to him who performs good deeds.
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The voice of the forest kujanun bird is the glory of the tamarisks.
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The voice of the duck is the glory of the marshes.
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A clown made fun of the city. They made fun of him and he wept.
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Do not be hostile to the weakling; do not cry for the strong one.
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Talking endlessly is what humankind has most on its mind.
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The voice of the frog is the glory of the marsh waters.
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Loving and comforting are vitality.
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Who can compare with justice? It creates life.
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Whenever wickedness may cause trouble, Utu will not be idle!
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He who has nothing cannot let go of anything.
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To be wealthy and demand more is an abomination to a god.
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That which matches my tears hurts my heart alike.
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Strength cannot keep pace with intelligence.
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When battle approaches, when war arises, the plans of the gods, beloved by the gods, are destroyed.
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A man's intelligence comes from god.
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Pleasure is created. Sins are absolved. Life is rejuvenated.
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Let just men be born in good health, and let their lives last long.
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