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OT Text: ALE BHS MAS WLC RAH |
NT Texts: NA26 WH PES

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Proverbs 13:1

A ^(C1)wise son accepts his father's discipline, But a ^(C2)scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

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Proverbs 13:2

From the fruit of a person's mouth he ^(F1)^(C1)enjoys good, But the ^(F2)desire of the treacherous is ^(C2)violence.

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Proverbs 13:3

One who ^(C1)guards his mouth protects his life; One who ^(C2)opens wide his lips ^(F1)comes to ruin.

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Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the ^(F1)lazy one craves and gets nothing, But the soul of the diligent is made ^(F2)prosperous.

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Proverbs 13:5

A righteous person ^(C1)hates a false statement, But a wicked person ^(F1)^(C2)acts disgustingly and shamefully.

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Proverbs 13:6

Righteousness ^(C1)guards the ^(F1)one whose way is blameless, But wickedness brings the ^(F2)sinner to ruin.

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Proverbs 13:7

There is one who ^(C1)pretends to be rich but has nothing; Another pretends to be ^(C2)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 ^(C1)light of the righteous ^(F1)rejoices, But the ^(C2)lamp of the wicked goes out.

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Proverbs 13:10

Through overconfidence ^(F1)comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.

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Proverbs 13:11

Wealth obtained from ^(F1)nothing dwindles, But one who gathers ^(F2)by labor increases it.

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Proverbs 13:12

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire ^(F1)fulfilled is a tree of life.

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Proverbs 13:13

One who ^(C1)despises the word will do badly, But one who fears the commandment will be ^(C2)rewarded.

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Proverbs 13:14

The ^(F1)teaching of the wise is a ^(C1)fountain of life, To turn aside from the ^(C2)snares of death.

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Proverbs 13:15

^(C1)Good understanding produces favor, But the way of the treacherous is ^(F1)their own disaster.

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Proverbs 13:16

Every ^(C1)prudent person acts with knowledge, But a fool ^(F1)displays foolishness.

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Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger falls into adversity, But ^(C1)a faithful messenger brings healing.

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Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame will come to one who ^(C1)neglects ^(F1)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

^(C1)One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm.

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Proverbs 13:21

^(C1)Adversity pursues sinners, But the ^(C2)righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.

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Proverbs 13:22

A good person ^(C1)leaves an inheritance to his ^(F1)grandchildren, And the ^(C2)wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.

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Proverbs 13:23

^(C1)Abundant food is in the uncultivated ground of the poor, But ^(F1)it is swept away by injustice.

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Proverbs 13:24

He who ^(C1)withholds his ^(F1)rod hates his son, But he who loves him ^(F2)^(C2)disciplines him diligently.

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Proverbs 13:25

The ^(C1)righteous ^(F1)has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the ^(C2)wicked is in need.

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Proverbs 14:1

The ^(C1)wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.

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Proverbs 14:2

One who ^(C1)walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But one who is ^(C2)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 ^(C1)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 ^(C1)trustworthy witness will not lie, But a ^(C2)false witness ^(C3)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 ^(C1)presence of a fool, Or you will not ^(F1)discern ^(F2)words of knowledge.

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Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But ^(C1)the foolishness of fools is deceit.

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Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at ^(F1)sin, But ^(C1)among the upright there is ^(F2)goodwill.

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Proverbs 14:10

The heart knows its own ^(C1)bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.

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Proverbs 14:11

The ^(C1)house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.

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Proverbs 14:12

There ^(C1)is a way which seems right to a person, But its ^(C2)end is the way of death.

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Proverbs 14:13

Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the ^(C1)end of joy may be grief.

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Proverbs 14:14

One with a wayward heart will have his ^(C1)fill of his own ways, But a good person will ^(C2)be satisfied ^(F1)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 ^(F1)is cautious and ^(C1)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 ^(C1)evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

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Proverbs 14:20

The ^(C1)poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.

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Proverbs 14:21

One who ^(C1)despises his neighbor sins, But ^(C2)one who is gracious to the ^(F1)poor is blessed.

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Proverbs 14:22

Will they who ^(C1)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 ^(F1)mere talk leads only to poverty.

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Proverbs 14:24

The ^(C1)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 ^(C1)declares lies is ^(F1)deceitful.

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Proverbs 14:26

In ^(F1)^(C1)the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And ^(F2)his children will have refuge.

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Proverbs 14:27

^(F1)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 ^(C1)slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is ^(F1)quick-tempered exalts foolishness.

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Proverbs 14:30

A ^(C1)tranquil heart is life to the body, But jealousy is ^(C2)rottenness to the bones.

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Proverbs 14:31

One ^(C1)who oppresses the poor taunts ^(C2)his Maker, But one who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

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Proverbs 14:32

The wicked is ^(C1)thrust down by his own wrongdoing, But the ^(C2)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 ^(C1)servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.

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Proverbs 15:1

A ^(C1)gentle answer turns away wrath, But a ^(F1)^(C2)harsh word stirs up anger.

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Proverbs 15:2

The ^(C1)tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant, But the ^(C2)mouth of fools spouts foolishness.

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Proverbs 15:3

The ^(C1)eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.

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Proverbs 15:4

A ^(F1)soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it ^(F2)crushes the spirit.

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Proverbs 15:5

A fool ^(F1)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 ^(C1)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 ^(C1)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But ^(C2)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 ^(C1)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

^(F1)^(C1)Sheol and ^(F2)Abaddon lie open before the LORD, How much more the ^(C2)hearts of ^(F3)mankind!

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Proverbs 15:12

A ^(C1)scoffer does not love one who rebukes him; He will not go to the wise.

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Proverbs 15:13

A ^(C1)joyful heart makes a ^(F1)cheerful face, But ^(F2)when the heart is ^(C2)sad, the ^(C3)spirit is broken.

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Proverbs 15:14

The ^(C1)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 ^(F1)needy are bad, But a ^(F2)cheerful heart has a continual feast.

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Proverbs 15:16

^(C1)Better is a little with ^(F1)the fear of the LORD Than great treasure, and turmoil with ^(F2)the treasure.

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Proverbs 15:17

^(C1)Better is a portion of ^(F1)vegetables where there is love, Than a ^(C2)fattened ox served with hatred.

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Proverbs 15:18

A ^(C1)hot-tempered person stirs up strife, But the ^(C2)slow to anger ^(C3)calms a dispute.

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Proverbs 15:19

The way of the ^(F1)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 ^(C1)wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man ^(C2)despises his mother.

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Proverbs 15:21

Foolishness is joy to one who lacks ^(F1)sense, But a person of understanding ^(C1)walks straight.

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Proverbs 15:22

Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they ^(F1)succeed.

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Proverbs 15:23

A ^(C1)person has joy in an ^(F1)apt answer, And how delightful is a timely ^(C2)word!

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Proverbs 15:24

The ^(C1)path of life leads upward for the wise, So that he may keep away from ^(F1)Sheol below.

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Proverbs 15:25

The LORD will ^(C1)tear down the house of the proud, But He will ^(C2)set the boundary of the ^(C3)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 ^(C1)profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who ^(C2)hates bribes will live.

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Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous ^(C1)ponders how to answer, But the ^(C2)mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

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Proverbs 15:29

The LORD is ^(C1)far from the wicked, But He ^(C2)hears the prayer of the righteous.

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Proverbs 15:30

^(F1)Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news ^(F2)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 ^(C1)neglects discipline ^(C2)rejects himself, But one who ^(C3)listens to a rebuke acquires ^(F1)understanding.

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Proverbs 15:33

^(F1)The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.

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