Proverbs
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My child, keep my words and treasure up my commands in your own keeping.
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Keep my commands so that you may live, and obey my instruction as your most prized possession.
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Bind them on your forearm; write them on the tablet of your heart.
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Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call understanding a close relative,
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so that they may keep you from the adulterous woman, from the loose woman who flatters you with her words.
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For at the window of my house through my window lattice I looked out
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and I saw among the naive - I discerned among the youths - a young man who lacked wisdom.
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He was passing by the street near her corner, making his way along the road to her house
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in the twilight, the evening, in the dark of the night.
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Suddenly a woman came out to meet him! She was dressed like a prostitute and with secret intent.
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(She is loud and rebellious, she does not remain at home -
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at one time outside, at another in the wide plazas, and by every corner she lies in wait.)
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So she grabbed him and kissed him, and with a bold expression she said to him,
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"I have fresh meat at home; today I have fulfilled my vows!
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That is why I came out to meet you, to look for you, and I found you!
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I have spread my bed with elegant coverings, with richly colored fabric from Egypt.
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I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
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Come, let's drink deeply of lovemaking until morning, let's delight ourselves with sexual intercourse.
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For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a journey of some distance.
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He has taken a bag of money with him; he will not return until the end of the month."
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She persuaded him with persuasive words; with her smooth talk she compelled him.
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Suddenly he went after her like an ox that goes to the slaughter, like a stag prancing into a trapper's snare
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till an arrow pierces his liver - like a bird hurrying into a trap, and he does not know that it will cost him his life.
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So now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words I speak.
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Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways - do not wander into her pathways;
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for she has brought down many fatally wounded, and all those she has slain are many.
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Her house is the way to the grave, going down to the chambers of death.
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Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?
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At the top of the elevated places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she takes her stand;
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beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out:
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"To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind.
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You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!
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Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.
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For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness.
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All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked.
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All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.
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Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
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For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.
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"I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
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The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.
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Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.
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Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness;
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by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges.
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I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
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Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.
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My fruit is better than the purest gold, and what I produce is better than choice silver.
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I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice,
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that I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, and that I may fill their treasuries.
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The LORD created me as the beginning of his works, before his deeds of long ago.
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From eternity I was appointed, from the beginning, from before the world existed.
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When there were no deep oceans I was born, when there were no springs overflowing with water;
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before the mountains were set in place - before the hills - I was born,
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before he made the earth and its fields, or the beginning of the dust of the world.
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When he established the heavens, I was there; when he marked out the horizon over the face of the deep,
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when he established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep grew strong,
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when he gave the sea his decree that the waters should not pass over his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,
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then I was beside him as a master craftsman, and I was his delight day by day, rejoicing before him at all times,
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rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth, and delighting in its people.
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"So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.
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Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.
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Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway.
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For the one who finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD.
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But the one who does not find me brings harm to himself; all who hate me love death."
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Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out its seven pillars.
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She has prepared her meat, she has mixed her wine; she also has arranged her table.
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She has sent out her female servants; she calls out on the highest places of the city.
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"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.
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"Come, eat some of my food, and drink some of the wine I have mixed.
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Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live, and proceed in the way of understanding."
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Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.
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Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.
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Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.
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The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.
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For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
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If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you are a mocker, you alone must bear it.
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The woman called Folly is brash, she is naive and does not know anything.
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So she sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,
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calling out to those who are passing by her in the way, who go straight on their way.
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"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.
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"Stolen waters are sweet, and food obtained in secret is pleasant!"
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But they do not realize that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of the grave.
10
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The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.
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Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from mortal danger.
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The LORD satisfies the appetite of the righteous, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
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The one who is lazy becomes poor, but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.
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The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.
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Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.
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The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the reputation of the wicked will rot.
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The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
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The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely, but the one who behaves perversely will be found out.
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The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
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The teaching of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.
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Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
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Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
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Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.
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The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.
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The reward which the righteous receive is life; the recompense which the wicked receive is judgment.
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The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.
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The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.
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When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
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What the righteous say is like the best silver, but what the wicked think is of little value.
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The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.
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The blessing from the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to it.
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Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
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What the wicked fears will come on him; what the righteous desire will be granted.
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When the storm passes through, the wicked are swept away, but the righteous are an everlasting foundation.
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Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
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Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.
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The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will remain unfulfilled.
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The way of the LORD is like a stronghold for the upright, but it is destruction to evildoers.
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The righteous will never be moved, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.
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The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.
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The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the speech of the wicked is perverse.
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The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his elight.
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When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
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The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroys them.
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Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from mortal danger.
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The righteousness of the blameless will make straight their way, but the wicked person will fall by his own wickedness.
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The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the faithless will be captured by their own desires.
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When a wicked person dies, his expectation perishes, and the hope of his strength perishes.
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The righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked turns up in his stead.
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With his speech the godless person destroys his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
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When the righteous do well, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there is joy.
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A city is exalted by the blessing provided from the upright, but it is destroyed by the counsel of the wicked.
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The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.
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The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
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When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.
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The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure.
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A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.
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A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.
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The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.
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True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
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The LORD abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.
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Be assured that the evil person will certainly be punished, but the descendants of the righteous will not suffer unjust judgment.
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Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who rejects discretion.
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What the righteous desire leads only to good, but what the wicked hope for leads to wrath.
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One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.
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A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied.
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People will curse the one who withholds grain, but they will praise the one who sells it.
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The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil - it will come to him.
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The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
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The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.
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The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.
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If the righteous are recompensed on earth, how much more the wicked sinner!
12
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The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.
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A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes.
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No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved.
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A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.
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The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.
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The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand.
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A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.
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Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.
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A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.
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The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.
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The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures.
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The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.
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A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.
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The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
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A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
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The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
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Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.
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The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
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Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
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The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity.
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The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.
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The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly.
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The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave.
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Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.
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The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.
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In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.
13
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A wise son accepts his father's discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
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From the fruit of his speech a person eats good things, but the faithless desire the fruit of violence.
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The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
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The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.
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The righteous person hates anything false, but the wicked person acts in shameful disgrace.
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Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
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There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.
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The ransom of a person's life is his wealth, but the poor person hears no threat.
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The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked goes out.
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With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
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Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.
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The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.
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Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.
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Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh.
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Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
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An unreliable messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
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The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.
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A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil.
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The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
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Calamity pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
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A benevolent person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.
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There is abundant food in the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice.
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The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.
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The righteous has enough food to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked lacks food.
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