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1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
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2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
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3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
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6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
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7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
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8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
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9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
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10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
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12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
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13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
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14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
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16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
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18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
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19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
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21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
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22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
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23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
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25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
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26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
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27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
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28 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
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- 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
- 2 A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
- 3 A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
- 4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.
- 5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
- 6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
- 7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
- 8 A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
- 9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
- 10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
- 11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.
- 12 The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
- 13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
- 14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.
- 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
- 16 A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
- 17 He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
- 18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- 19 Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
- 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
- 21 No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.
- 22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
- 23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
- 24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.
- 25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
- 26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- 27 A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence.
- 28 In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.
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