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1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
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3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
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4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
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5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
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6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
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8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
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10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
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11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
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12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
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13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
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14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
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15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
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16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
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18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
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20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
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22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
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23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
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24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
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25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
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26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
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27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
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28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
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29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
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31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
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32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
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33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
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- 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
- 2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.
- 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.
- 4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.
- 5 A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.
- 6 Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked.
- 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.
- 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
- 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
- 10 Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die.
- 11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD, How much more the hearts of men!
- 12 A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise.
- 13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.
- 14 The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
- 15 All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
- 16 Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it.
- 17 Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred.
- 18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute.
- 19 The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway.
- 20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.
- 21 Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight.
- 22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.
- 23 A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!
- 24 The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below.
- 25 The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow.
- 26 Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.
- 27 He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
- 28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
- 29 The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
- 30 Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones.
- 31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise.
- 32 He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.
- 33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.
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