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Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

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Proverbs 10:2

Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, But righteousness rescues from death.

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Proverbs 10:3

The LORD will not allow the righteous to hunger, But He will reject the craving of the wicked.

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Proverbs 10:4

Poor is one who works with a lazy hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.

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Proverbs 10:5

He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 10:6

Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

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Proverbs 10:7

The mentioning of the righteous is a blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot.

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Proverbs 10:8

The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will come to ruin.

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Proverbs 10:9

One who walks in integrity walks securely, But one who perverts his ways will be found out.

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Proverbs 10:10

He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will come to ruin.

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Proverbs 10:11

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

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Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all offenses.

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Proverbs 10:13

On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who has no sense.

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Proverbs 10:14

Wise people store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.

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Proverbs 10:15

The rich person's wealth is his fortress, The ruin of the poor is their poverty.

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Proverbs 10:16

The wages of the righteous is life, The income of the wicked, punishment.

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Proverbs 10:17

One who is on the path of life follows instruction, But one who ignores a rebuke goes astray.

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Proverbs 10:18

One who conceals hatred has lying lips, And one who spreads slander is a fool.

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Proverbs 10:19

When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise.

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Proverbs 10:20

The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little.

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Proverbs 10:21

The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding.

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Proverbs 10:22

It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it.

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Proverbs 10:23

Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.

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Proverbs 10:24

What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted.

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Proverbs 10:25

When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

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Proverbs 10:26

Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him.

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Proverbs 10:27

The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

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Proverbs 10:28

The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes.

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Proverbs 10:29

The way of the LORD is a stronghold for the upright, But ruin to the workers of injustice.

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Proverbs 10:30

The righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not live in the land.

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Proverbs 10:31

The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.

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Proverbs 10:32

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted.

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Proverbs 11:1

A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight.

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Proverbs 11:2

When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom.

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Proverbs 11:3

The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the treacherous will destroy them.

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Proverbs 11:4

Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death.

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Proverbs 11:5

The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

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Proverbs 11:6

The righteousness of the upright will rescue them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.

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Proverbs 11:7

When a wicked person dies, his expectation will perish, And the hope of strong people perishes.

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Proverbs 11:8

The righteous is rescued from trouble, But the wicked takes his place.

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Proverbs 11:9

With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued.

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Proverbs 11:10

When things go well for the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

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Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked, it is torn down.

Proverbs 11:12

One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a person of understanding keeps silent.

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Proverbs 11:13

One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

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Proverbs 11:14

Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in an abundance of counselors there is victory.

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Proverbs 11:15

One who is a guarantor for a stranger will certainly suffer for it, But one who hates being a guarantor is secure.

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Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.

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Proverbs 11:17

A merciful person does himself good, But the cruel person does himself harm.

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Proverbs 11:18

A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward.

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Proverbs 11:19

One who is steadfast in righteousness attains life, But one who pursues evil attains his own death.

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Proverbs 11:20

The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their walk are His delight.

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Proverbs 11:21

Be assured, the evil person will not go unpunished, But the descendants of the righteous will be rescued.

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Proverbs 11:22

As a ring of gold in a pig's snout So is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

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Proverbs 11:23

The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

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Proverbs 11:24

There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in poverty.

Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will be prosperous, And one who gives others plenty of water will himself be given plenty.

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Proverbs 11:26

One who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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Proverbs 11:27

One who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But one who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

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Proverbs 11:28

One who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.

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Proverbs 11:29

One who troubles his own house will inherit wind, And the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.

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Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And one who is wise gains souls.

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Proverbs 11:31

If the righteous will be repaid on the earth, How much more the wicked and the sinner!

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Proverbs 12:1

One who loves discipline loves knowledge, But one who hates rebuke is stupid.

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Proverbs 12:2

A good person will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a person who devises evil.

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Proverbs 12:3

A person will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.

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Proverbs 12:4

An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.

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Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

Proverbs 12:6

The words of the wicked wait in ambush for blood, But the mouth of the upright will rescue them.

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Proverbs 12:7

The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.

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Proverbs 12:8

A person will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.

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Proverbs 12:9

Better is one who is lightly esteemed and has a servant, Than one who honors himself and lacks bread.

Proverbs 12:10

A righteous person has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

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Proverbs 12:11

One who works his land will have plenty of bread, But one who pursues worthless things lacks sense.

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Proverbs 12:12

The wicked person desires the plunder of evil people, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

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Proverbs 12:13

An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.

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Proverbs 12:14

A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a person's hands will return to him.

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Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a person who listens to advice is wise.

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Proverbs 12:16

A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor.

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Proverbs 12:17

One who declares truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.

Proverbs 12:18

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

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Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

Proverbs 12:21

No harm happens to the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.

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Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

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Proverbs 12:23

A prudent person conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy hand will be put to forced labor.

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Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a person's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.

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Proverbs 12:26

The righteous person is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 12:27

A lazy person does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a person is diligence.

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Proverbs 12:28

In the way of righteousness there is life, And in its pathway there is no death.

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Proverbs 13:1

A wise son accepts his father's discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

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Proverbs 13:2

From the fruit of a person's mouth he enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is violence.

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Proverbs 13:3

One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

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Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the lazy one craves and gets nothing, But the soul of the diligent is made prosperous.

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Proverbs 13:5

A righteous person hates a false statement, But a wicked person acts disgustingly and shamefully.

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Proverbs 13:6

Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness brings the sinner to ruin.

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Proverbs 13:7

There is one who pretends to be rich but has nothing; Another pretends to be poor, but has great wealth.

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Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a person's life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke.

Proverbs 13:9

The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked goes out.

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Proverbs 13:10

Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.

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Proverbs 13:11

Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it.

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Proverbs 13:12

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

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Proverbs 13:13

One who despises the word will do badly, But one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

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Proverbs 13:14

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.

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Proverbs 13:15

Good understanding produces favor, But the way of the treacherous is their own disaster.

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Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent person acts with knowledge, But a fool displays foolishness.

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Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger falls into adversity, But a faithful messenger brings healing.

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Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame will come to one who neglects discipline, But one who complies with rebuke will be honored.

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Proverbs 13:19

Desire realized is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.

Proverbs 13:20

One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm.

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Proverbs 13:21

Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.

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Proverbs 13:22

A good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, And the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.

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Proverbs 13:23

Abundant food is in the uncultivated ground of the poor, But it is swept away by injustice.

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Proverbs 13:24

He who withholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

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Proverbs 13:25

The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need.

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Proverbs 14:1

The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.

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Proverbs 14:2

One who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

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Proverbs 14:3

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.

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Proverbs 14:4

Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean; But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.

Proverbs 14:5

A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness declares lies.

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Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy for one who has understanding.

Proverbs 14:7

Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.

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Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit.

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Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is goodwill.

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Proverbs 14:10

The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.

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Proverbs 14:11

The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.

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Proverbs 14:12

There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death.

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Proverbs 14:13

Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief.

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Proverbs 14:14

One with a wayward heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good person will be satisfied with his.

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Proverbs 14:15

The naive believes everything, But the sensible person considers his steps.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.

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Proverbs 14:17

A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, And a person of evil devices is hated.

Proverbs 14:18

The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 14:19

The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

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Proverbs 14:20

The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.

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Proverbs 14:21

One who despises his neighbor sins, But one who is gracious to the poor is blessed.

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Proverbs 14:22

Will they who devise evil not go astray? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.

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Proverbs 14:23

In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty.

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Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their riches, But the foolishness of fools is simply foolishness.

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Proverbs 14:25

A truthful witness saves lives, But one who declares lies is deceitful.

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Proverbs 14:26

In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge.

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Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, By which one may avoid the snares of death.

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Proverbs 14:28

In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the scarcity of people is a prince's ruin.

Proverbs 14:29

One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness.

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Proverbs 14:30

A tranquil heart is life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones.

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Proverbs 14:31

One who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But one who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

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Proverbs 14:32

The wicked is thrust down by his own wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies.

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Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But among fools it is made known.

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people.

Proverbs 14:35

The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.

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Proverbs 15:1

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

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Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant, But the mouth of fools spouts foolishness.

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Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.

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Proverbs 15:4

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.

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Proverbs 15:5

A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible.

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Proverbs 15:6

Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked.

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Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

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Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves the one who pursues righteousness.

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Proverbs 15:10

There is severe punishment for one who abandons the way; One who hates a rebuke will die.

Proverbs 15:11

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD, How much more the hearts of mankind!

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Proverbs 15:12

A scoffer does not love one who rebukes him; He will not go to the wise.

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Proverbs 15:13

A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.

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Proverbs 15:14

The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

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Proverbs 15:15

All the days of the needy are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

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Proverbs 15:16

Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure.

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Proverbs 15:17

Better is a portion of vegetables where there is love, Than a fattened ox served with hatred.

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Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute.

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Proverbs 15:19

The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway.

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Proverbs 15:20

A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.

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Proverbs 15:21

Foolishness is joy to one who lacks sense, But a person of understanding walks straight.

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Proverbs 15:22

Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.

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Proverbs 15:23

A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!

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Proverbs 15:24

The path of life leads upward for the wise, So that he may keep away from Sheol below.

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Proverbs 15:25

The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will set the boundary of the widow.

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Proverbs 15:26

Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.

Proverbs 15:27

He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.

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Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

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Proverbs 15:29

The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

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Proverbs 15:30

Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news refreshes the bones.

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Proverbs 15:31

One whose ear listens to a life-giving rebuke Will stay among the wise.

Proverbs 15:32

One who neglects discipline rejects himself, But one who listens to a rebuke acquires understanding.

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Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.

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Proverbs 16:1

The plans of the heart belong to a person, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

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Proverbs 16:2

All the ways of a person are clean in his own sight, But the LORD examines the motives.

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Proverbs 16:3

Commit your works to the LORD, And your plans will be established.

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Proverbs 16:4

The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.

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Proverbs 16:5

Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Be assured, he will not go unpunished.

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Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth atonement is made for wrongdoing, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.

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Proverbs 16:7

When a person's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He causes even his enemies to make peace with him.

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Proverbs 16:8

Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice.

Proverbs 16:9

The mind of a person plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.

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Proverbs 16:10

A divine verdict is on the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.

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Proverbs 16:11

A just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights of the bag are His concern.

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Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, Because a throne is established on righteousness.

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Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And one who speaks right is loved.

Proverbs 16:14

The fury of a king is like messengers of death; But a wise person will appease it.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.

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Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

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Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; One who watches his way protects his life.

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Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.

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Proverbs 16:19

It is better to be humble in spirit with the needy Than to divide the spoils with the proud.

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Proverbs 16:20

One who pays attention to the word will find good, And blessed is one who trusts in the LORD.

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Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

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Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, But the discipline of fools is foolishness.

Proverbs 16:23

The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips.

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Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

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Proverbs 16:25

There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death.

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Proverbs 16:26

A worker's appetite works for him, For his hunger urges him on.

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Proverbs 16:27

A worthless person digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire.

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Proverbs 16:28

A perverse person spreads strife, And a slanderer separates close friends.

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Proverbs 16:29

A person of violence entices his neighbor And leads him in a way that is not good.

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Proverbs 16:30

He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.

Proverbs 16:31

A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness.

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Proverbs 16:32

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And one who rules his spirit, than one who captures a city.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.

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Proverbs 17:1

Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it Than a house full of feasting with strife.

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Proverbs 17:2

A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.

Proverbs 17:3

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests hearts.

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Proverbs 17:4

An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

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Proverbs 17:5

One who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; One who rejoices at disaster will not go unpunished.

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Proverbs 17:6

Grandchildren are the crown of the old, And the glory of sons is their fathers.

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Proverbs 17:7

Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.

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Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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Proverbs 17:9

One who conceals an offense seeks love, But one who repeats a matter separates close friends.

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Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.

Proverbs 17:11

A rebellious person seeks only evil, So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Proverbs 17:12

Let a person meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his foolishness.

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Proverbs 17:13

One who returns evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house.

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Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.

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Proverbs 17:15

One who justifies the wicked and one who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

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Proverbs 17:16

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense?

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Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.

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Proverbs 17:18

A person lacking in sense shakes hands And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

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Proverbs 17:19

One who loves wrongdoing loves strife; One who makes his doorway high seeks destruction.

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Proverbs 17:20

One who has a crooked mind finds nothing good, And one who is corrupted in his language falls into evil.

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Proverbs 17:21

He who fathers a fool does so to his sorrow, And the father of a fool has no joy.

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Proverbs 17:22

A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.

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Proverbs 17:23

A wicked person accepts a bribe from an inside pocket To pervert the ways of justice.

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Proverbs 17:24

Wisdom is in the presence of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

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Proverbs 17:25

A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her who gave birth to him.

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Proverbs 17:26

It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.

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Proverbs 17:27

One who withholds his words has knowledge, And one who has a cool spirit is a person of understanding.

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Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

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Proverbs 18:1

One who separates himself seeks his own desire; He quarrels against all sound wisdom.

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Proverbs 18:2

A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind.

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Proverbs 18:3

When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes taunting.

Proverbs 18:4

The words of a person's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

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Proverbs 18:5

To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to suppress the righteous in judgment.

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