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Friday, May 3rd, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
the Fifth Week after Easter
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 9:7-9; Proverbs 10:10-11; Proverbs 10:13-14; Proverbs 11:9: 11:11; Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs 12:13-14; Proverbs 12:16-19; Proverbs 12:22-23; Proverbs 12:25; Proverbs 13:2-3; Proverbs 14:3; Proverbs 14:5; Proverbs 15:1-2; Proverbs 15:4; Proverbs 15:7; Proverbs 15:23; Proverbs 15:26; Proverbs 15:28; Proverbs 16:1; Proverbs 16:10; Proverbs 16:13; Proverbs 16:21; Proverbs 16:23-24; Proverbs 16:27; Proverbs 17:5; Proverbs 17:7; Proverbs 17:9; Proverbs 17:27-28; Proverbs 18:4; Proverbs 18:13; Proverbs 18:17; Proverbs 18:20-21; Proverbs 20:3; Proverbs 20:25 21:23; Proverbs 22:11; Proverbs 23:9; Proverbs 24:26; Proverbs 25:8-10; Proverbs 25:11-15; Proverbs 25:20; Proverbs 26:4-5; Proverbs 26:17; Proverbs 26:18-19; Proverbs 28:23; Proverbs 29:20
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Proverbs 9:7
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"Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse.
Proverbs 9:8
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Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you.
Proverbs 9:9
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Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.
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 10:13
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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 10:14
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Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
Proverbs 11:13
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A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
Proverbs 12:13
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An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.
Proverbs 12:14
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From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.
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 12:19
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Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Proverbs 12:22
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The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.
Proverbs 12:23
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A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
Proverbs 12:25
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An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
Proverbs 13:2
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From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.
Proverbs 13:3
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He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
Proverbs 14:3
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A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14:5
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A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
Proverbs 15:1
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:2
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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
Proverbs 15:4
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The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
Proverbs 15:23
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A man finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:26
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The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.
Proverbs 15:28
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The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
Proverbs 16:1
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To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
Proverbs 16:10
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The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.
Proverbs 16:13
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Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:21
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The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction. (F30)
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Proverbs 16:23
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A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.
Proverbs 16:24
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Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:27
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A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 17:5
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He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:7
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Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool- how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
Proverbs 17:9
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He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:27
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A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
Proverbs 17:28
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Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.
Proverbs 18:4
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The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
Proverbs 18:13
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He who answers before listening- that is his folly and his shame.
Proverbs 18:17
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The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.
Proverbs 18:20
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From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
Proverbs 18:21
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The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 20:3
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It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
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 23:9
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Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 24:26
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An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 25:8
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do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
Proverbs 25:9
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If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another man's confidence,
Proverbs 25:10
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or he who hears it may shame you and you will never lose your bad reputation.
Proverbs 25:11
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A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Proverbs 25:12
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Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.
Proverbs 25:13
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Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
Proverbs 25:14
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Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.
Proverbs 25:15
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Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 25:20
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Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 26:4
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Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.
Proverbs 26:5
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Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:17
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Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Proverbs 26:18
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Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows
Proverbs 26:19
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is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"
Proverbs 28:23
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He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue.
Proverbs 29:20
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Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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