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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Eve of Ascension
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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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One who (C1)corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And one who rebukes a wicked person gets (F1)insults for himself.
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Proverbs 9:8
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(C1)Do not rebuke a scoffer, or he will hate you; (C2)Rebuke a wise person and he will love you.
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Proverbs 9:9
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Give instruction to a wise person and he will become still wiser; Teach a righteous person and he will (C1)increase his insight.
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Proverbs 10:10
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He (C1)who winks the eye causes trouble, And (F1)(C2)a babbling fool will come to ruin.
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Proverbs 10:11
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The (C1)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But (C2)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
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Proverbs 10:13
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On (C1)the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But (C2)a rod is for the back of him who has no (F1)sense.
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Proverbs 10:14
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Wise people (C1)store up knowledge, But with (C2)the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
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Proverbs 11:13
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One (C1)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is (F1)trustworthy (C2)conceals a matter.
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Proverbs 12:13
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(F1)An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips, But the (C1)righteous will escape from trouble.
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Proverbs 12:14
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A person will be (C1)satisfied with good by the fruit of his (F1)words, And the (C2)deeds of a person's hands will return to him.
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Proverbs 12:16
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A (C1)fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor.
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Proverbs 12:17
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One who declares truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
Proverbs 12:18
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There is one who (C1)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the (C2)tongue of the wise brings healing.
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Proverbs 12:19
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Truthful lips will endure forever, But a (C1)lying tongue is only for a moment.
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Proverbs 12:22
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(C1)Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
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Proverbs 12:23
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A (C1)prudent person conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
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Proverbs 12:25
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(C1)Anxiety in a person's heart weighs it down, But a (C2)good word makes it glad.
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Proverbs 13:2
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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
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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 14:3
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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 14:5
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A (C1)trustworthy witness will not lie, But a (C2)false witness (C3)declares lies.
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Proverbs 15:1
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A (C1)gentle answer turns away wrath, But a (F1)(C2)harsh word stirs up anger.
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Proverbs 15:2
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The (C1)tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant, But the (C2)mouth of fools spouts foolishness.
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Proverbs 15:4
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A (F1)soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it (F2)crushes the spirit.
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Proverbs 15:7
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:23
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A (C1)person has joy in an (F1)apt answer, And how delightful is a timely (C2)word!
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Proverbs 15:26
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Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 15:28
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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 16:1
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The (C1)plans of the heart belong to a person, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
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Proverbs 16:10
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A divine (C1)verdict is on the lips of the king; His mouth should not (F1)err in judgment.
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Proverbs 16:13
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Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And one who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 16:21
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The (C1)wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of (F1)speech (C2)increases (F2)persuasiveness.
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Proverbs 16:23
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The (C1)heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds (F1)persuasiveness to his lips.
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Proverbs 16:24
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(C1)Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and (C2)healing to the bones.
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Proverbs 16:27
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A (C1)worthless person digs up evil, While (F1)his words are like (C2)scorching fire.
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Proverbs 17:5
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One who mocks the (C1)poor taunts his Maker; One who (C2)rejoices at disaster will not go unpunished.
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Proverbs 17:7
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(F1)(C1)Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are (C2)lying lips to a prince.
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Proverbs 17:9
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One who (C1)conceals an offense seeks love, But one who repeats a matter (C2)separates close friends.
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Proverbs 17:27
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One who (C1)withholds his words (F1)has knowledge, And one who has a (C2)cool spirit is a person of understanding.
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Proverbs 17:28
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Even a fool, when he (C1)keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
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Proverbs 18:4
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The words of a person's mouth are (C1)deep waters; (F1)The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
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Proverbs 18:13
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One who (C1)gives an answer before he hears, It is foolishness and shame to him.
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Proverbs 18:17
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The first (F1)to plead his case seems right, Until (F2)another comes and examines him.
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Proverbs 18:20
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With the (F1)(C1)fruit of a person's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; (C2)He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.
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Proverbs 18:21
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(C1)Death and life are in the (F1)power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its (C2)fruit.
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Proverbs 20:3
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(C1)Avoiding strife is an honor for a person, But any fool will (F1)quarrel.
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Proverbs 22:11
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One who loves (C1)purity of heart And (F1)whose speech is (C2)gracious, the king is his friend.
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Proverbs 23:9
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(C1)Do not speak (F1)to be heard by a fool, For he will (C2)despise the wisdom of your words.
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Proverbs 24:26
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One who gives (F1)a right answer Kisses the lips.
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Proverbs 25:8
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Do not go out (C1)hastily to (F1)argue your case; (F2)Otherwise, what will you do in (F3)the end, When your neighbor humiliates you?
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Proverbs 25:9
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(F1)(C1)Argue your case with your neighbor, And (C2)do not reveal the secret of another,
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Proverbs 25:10
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Or one who hears it will put you to shame, And the evil report about you will not (F1)pass away.
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Proverbs 25:11
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Like apples of gold in settings of silver, Is a (C1)word spoken at (F1)the proper time.
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Proverbs 25:12
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Like (F1)an (C1)earring of gold and a (C2)jewelry piece of (C3)fine gold, Is a wise person who offers rebukes to a (C4)listening ear.
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Proverbs 25:13
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Like the cold of snow in the (F1)time of harvest Is a (C1)faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
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Proverbs 25:14
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Like (C1)clouds and (C2)wind without rain Is a person who boasts (F1)of his gifts falsely.
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Proverbs 25:15
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Through (F1)(C1)patience a ruler may be persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks bone.
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Proverbs 25:20
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Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on (F1)soda, Is one who sings songs to (F2)a troubled heart.
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Proverbs 26:4
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(C1)Do not answer a fool (F1)according to his foolishness, Or you will also be like him.
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Proverbs 26:5
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(C1)Answer a fool as his foolishness deserves, So that he will not be (C2)wise in his own eyes.
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Proverbs 26:17
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Like one who takes a dog by the ears, So is one who passes by and (F1)meddles with (C1)strife not belonging to him.
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Proverbs 26:18
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Like a maniac who shoots (C1)Flaming arrows, arrows, and death,
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Proverbs 26:19
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So is a person who (C1)deceives his neighbor, And says, "(C2)Was I not joking?"
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Proverbs 28:23
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One who (C1)rebukes a person will afterward find more favor Than one who (C2)flatters with the tongue.
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Proverbs 29:20
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Do you see a person who is (C1)hasty with his words? There is (C2)more hope for a fool than for him.
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