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Proverbs
14
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The wisest of women builds up her home, but a stupid one tears it down with her own hands.
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Proverbs
14
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2
Whoever lives right fears the LORD, but a person who is devious in his ways despises him.
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Proverbs
14
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3
Because of a stubborn fool's words a whip is lifted against him, but wise people are protected by their speech.
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Proverbs
14
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4
Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is empty, but the strength of an ox produces plentiful harvests.
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Proverbs
14
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5
A trustworthy witness does not lie, but a dishonest witness breathes lies.
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Proverbs
14
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6
A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it, but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.
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Proverbs
14
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7
Stay away from a fool, because you will not receive knowledge from his lips.
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Proverbs
14
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8
The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life, but the stupidity of fools misleads them.
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Proverbs
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9
Stubborn fools make fun of guilt, but there is forgiveness among decent people.
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Proverbs
14
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10
The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger can share its joy.
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Proverbs
14
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11
The houses of wicked people will be destroyed, but the tents of decent people will continue to expand.
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Proverbs
14
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12
There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death.
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Proverbs
14
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13
Even while laughing a heart can ache, and joy can end in grief.
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Proverbs
14
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14
A heart that turns [from God] becomes bored with its own ways, but a good person is satisfied with God's ways.
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Proverbs
14
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15
A gullible person believes anything, but a sensible person watches his step.
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Proverbs
14
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16
A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is careless and overconfident.
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Proverbs
14
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17
A short-tempered person acts stupidly, and a person who plots evil is hated.
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Proverbs
14
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18
Gullible people are gifted with stupidity, but sensible people are crowned with knowledge.
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Proverbs
14
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19
Evil people will bow to good people. Wicked people will bow at the gates of a righteous person.
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Proverbs
14
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20
A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but a rich person is loved by many.
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Proverbs
14
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21
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.
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Proverbs
14
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22
Don't those who stray plan what is evil, while those who are merciful and faithful plan what is good?
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Proverbs
14
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23
In hard work there is always something gained, but idle talk leads only to poverty.
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Proverbs
14
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24
The crown of wise people is their wealth. The stupidity of fools is just that-stupidity!
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Proverbs
14
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25
An honest witness saves lives, but one who tells lies is dangerous.
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Proverbs
14
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26
In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and his children will have a place of refuge.
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Proverbs
14
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27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life to turn [one] away from the grasp of death.
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Proverbs
14
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28
A large population is an honor for a king, but without people a ruler is ruined.
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Proverbs
14
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29
A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity.
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Proverbs
14
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30
A tranquil heart makes for a healthy body, but jealousy is [like] bone cancer.
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Proverbs
14
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31
Whoever oppresses the poor insults his maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors him.
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Proverbs
14
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32
A wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but even in his death a righteous person has a refuge.
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Proverbs
14
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33
Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. Even fools recognize this.
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Proverbs
14
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34
Righteousness lifts up a nation, but sin is a disgrace in any society.
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Proverbs
14
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35
A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.