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Proverbs 23:17
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Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.

Proverbs 23:17
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Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 23:18
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There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

Proverbs 23:18
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There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

Proverbs 23:19
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Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path.

Proverbs 23:19
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Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path:

Proverbs 23:20
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Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat,

Proverbs 23:20
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Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat,

Proverbs 23:21
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for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

Proverbs 23:21
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for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

Proverbs 23:22
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Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Proverbs 23:22
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Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Proverbs 23:23
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Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding.

Proverbs 23:23
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Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well.

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