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Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a person wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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Proverbs 26:13

A lazy one says, "There is a lion on the road! A lion is in the public square!"

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Proverbs 26:14

As the door turns on its hinges, So does a lazy one on his bed.

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Proverbs 26:15

A lazy one buries his hand in the dish; He is weary of bringing it to his mouth again.

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Proverbs 26:16

A lazy one is wiser in his own eyes Than seven people who can give a discreet answer.

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Proverbs 26:17

Like one who takes a dog by the ears, So is one who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him.

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Proverbs 26:18

Like a maniac who shoots Flaming arrows, arrows, and death,

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Proverbs 26:19

So is a person who deceives his neighbor, And says, "Was I not joking?"

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Proverbs 26:20

For lack of wood the fire goes out, And where there is no gossiper, quarreling quiets down.

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Proverbs 26:21

Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, So is a contentious person to kindle strife.

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Proverbs 26:22

The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

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Proverbs 26:23

Like an earthenware vessel overlaid with silver impurities Are burning lips and a wicked heart.

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