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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 10:6-13; Proverbs 10:18; Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs 12:5-6; Proverbs 12:13; Proverbs 12:15-18; Proverbs 12:20-21; Proverbs 12:23; Proverbs 13:7; Proverbs 13:16-17; Proverbs 14:8; Proverbs 14:16; Proverbs 16:27-30; Proverbs 17:4; Proverbs 17:9; Proverbs 17:19-20; Proverbs 17:24; Proverbs 18:1-2; Proverbs 18:23; Proverbs 19:4; Proverbs 19:6; Proverbs 20:6; Proverbs 20:8; Proverbs 20:14; Proverbs 20:19; Proverbs 20:28; Proverbs 21:8; Proverbs 21:29; Proverbs 22:10-11; Proverbs 23:1-3; Proverbs 23:6-8; Proverbs 25:5; Proverbs 26:6; Proverbs 26:10; Proverbs 26:24-28; Proverbs 28:21; Proverbs 29:5; Proverbs 29:12; Proverbs 29:19; Proverbs 29:21
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Proverbs 10:6
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Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:7
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The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
Proverbs 10:8
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The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Proverbs 10:9
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The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.
Proverbs 10:10
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He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Proverbs 10:11
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The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:12
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Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.
Proverbs 10:13
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Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
Proverbs 10:18
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He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 11:13
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A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
Proverbs 12:5
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The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12:6
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Proverbs 12:13
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An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.
Proverbs 12:15
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The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 12:16
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A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 12:17
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A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.
Proverbs 12:18
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Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:20
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There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.
Proverbs 12:21
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No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:23
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A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
Proverbs 13:7
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One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
Proverbs 13:16
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Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.
Proverbs 13:17
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A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 14:8
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The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
Proverbs 14:16
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A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
Proverbs 16:27
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A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 16:28
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A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.
Proverbs 16:29
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A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
Proverbs 16:30
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He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
Proverbs 17:4
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A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue.
Proverbs 17:9
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He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:19
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He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction.
Proverbs 17:20
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A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:24
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A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 18:1
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An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment.
Proverbs 18:2
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A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
Proverbs 18:23
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A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly.
Proverbs 19:4
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Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man's friend deserts him.
Proverbs 19:6
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Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 20:6
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Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find?
Proverbs 20:8
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When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:14
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"It's no good, it's no good!" says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.
Proverbs 20:19
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A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.
Proverbs 20:28
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Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
Proverbs 21:8
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The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
Proverbs 21:29
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A wicked man puts up a bold front, but an upright man gives thought to his ways.
Proverbs 22:10
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Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.
Proverbs 22:11
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He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.
Proverbs 23:1
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When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what (F43) is before you,
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Proverbs 23:2
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and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
Proverbs 23:3
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Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
Proverbs 23:6
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Do not eat the food of a stingy man, do not crave his delicacies;
Proverbs 23:7
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for he is the kind of man who is always thinking about the cost. (F44) "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
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Proverbs 23:8
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You will vomit up the little you have eaten and will have wasted your compliments.
Proverbs 25:5
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remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
Proverbs 26:6
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Like cutting off one's feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
Proverbs 26:10
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Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any passer-by.
Proverbs 26:24
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A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit.
Proverbs 26:25
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Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.
Proverbs 26:26
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His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
Proverbs 26:27
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If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him.
Proverbs 26:28
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A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 28:21
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To show partiality is not good- yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Proverbs 29:5
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Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:12
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If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
Proverbs 29:19
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A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond.
Proverbs 29:21
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If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end.
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