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Proverbs
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Whoever loves discipline loves to learn, but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal.
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A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns everyone who schemes.
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Proverbs
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3
A person cannot stand firm on a foundation of wickedness, and the roots of righteous people cannot be moved.
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Proverbs
12
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4
A wife with strength of character is the crown of her husband, but the wife who disgraces him is like bone cancer.
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5
The thoughts of righteous people are fair. The advice of wicked people is treacherous.
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6
The words of wicked people are a deadly ambush, but the words of decent people rescue.
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Overthrow wicked people, and they are no more, but the families of righteous people continue to stand.
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A person will be praised based on his insight, but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised.
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Proverbs
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Better to be unimportant and have a slave than to act important and have nothing to eat.
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Proverbs
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A righteous person cares [even] about the life of his animals, but the compassion of wicked people is [nothing but] cruelty.
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Proverbs
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11
Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat, but the one who chases unrealistic dreams has no sense.
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Proverbs
12
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12
A wicked person delights in setting a trap for [other] evil people, but the roots of righteous people produce [fruit].
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An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
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Proverbs
12
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14
One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability. Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.
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Proverbs
12
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15
A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one, but a person who listens to advice is wise.
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Proverbs
12
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16
When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately, but a sensible person hides the insult.
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Proverbs
12
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17
A truthful witness speaks honestly, but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.
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18
Careless words stab like a sword, but the words of wise people bring healing.
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Proverbs
12
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19
The word of truth lasts forever, but lies last only a moment.
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Proverbs
12
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20
Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but joy belongs to those who advise peace.
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Proverbs
12
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21
No [lasting] harm comes to a righteous person, but wicked people have lots of trouble.
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Proverbs
12
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22
Lips that lie are disgusting to the LORD, but honest people are his delight.
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Proverbs
12
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23
A sensible person [discreetly] hides knowledge, but foolish minds preach stupidity.
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Proverbs
12
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24
Hard-working hands gain control, but lazy hands do slave labor.
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Proverbs
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25
A person's anxiety will weigh him down, but an encouraging word makes him joyful.
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26
A righteous person looks out for his neighbor, but the path of wicked people leads others astray.
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27
A lazy hunter does not catch his prey, but a hard-working person becomes wealthy.
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28
Everlasting life is on the way of righteousness. Eternal death is not along its path.