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Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord , but he offers his friendship to the godly.

An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him.

He will die for lack of self-control; he will be lost because of his great foolishness.

Can a man scoop a flame into his lap and not have his clothes catch on fire?

Can he walk on hot coals and not blister his feet?

But if he is caught, he must pay back seven times what he stole, even if he has to sell everything in his house.

He will be wounded and disgraced. His shame will never be erased.

awaiting the arrow that would pierce its heart. He was like a bird flying into a snare, little knowing it would cost him his life.

I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence.

A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.

The Lord is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.

The Lord has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster.

A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice.

When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain.

The king's anger is like a lion's roar, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

The king's fury is like a lion's roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life.

A wise king scatters the wicked like wheat, then runs his threshing wheel over them.

Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love.

For the Lord will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them.

Remove the wicked from the king's court, and his reign will be made secure by justice.