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Proverbs
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Better a bite of dry bread [eaten] in peace than a family feast filled with strife.
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Proverbs
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2
A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully, and he will share the inheritance with the brothers.
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Proverbs
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3
The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold, but the one who purifies hearts [by fire]is the LORD.
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Proverbs
17
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4
An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips. A liar opens his ears to a slanderous tongue.
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Proverbs
17
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Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker. Whoever is happy [to see someone's] distress will not escape punishment.
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Proverbs
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6
Grandchildren are the crown of grandparents, and parents are the glory of their children.
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Proverbs
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Refined speech is not fitting for a godless fool. How much less does lying fit a noble person!
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Proverbs
17
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A bribe seems [like] a jewel to the one who gives it. Wherever he turns, he prospers.
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Proverbs
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9
Whoever forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends.
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Proverbs
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A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.
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Proverbs
17
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11
A rebel looks for nothing but evil. Therefore, a cruel messenger will be sent [to punish] him.
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Proverbs
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12
Better to meet a bear robbed of its cubs than a fool [carried away] with his stupidity.
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Proverbs
17
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13
Whoever pays back evil for good- evil will never leave his home.
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Proverbs
17
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14
Starting a quarrel is [like] opening a floodgate, so stop before the argument gets out of control.
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Proverbs
17
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15
Whoever approves of wicked people and whoever condemns righteous people is disgusting to the LORD.
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Proverbs
17
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16
Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he doesn't have a mind to grasp anything?
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Proverbs
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17
A friend always loves, and a brother is born to share trouble.
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Proverbs
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A person without good sense closes a deal with a handshake. He guarantees a loan in the presence of his friend.
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Proverbs
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Whoever loves sin loves a quarrel. Whoever builds his city gate high invites destruction.
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Proverbs
17
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20
A twisted mind never finds happiness, and one with a devious tongue [repeatedly]gets into trouble.
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Proverbs
17
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21
The parent of a fool has grief, and the father of a godless fool has no joy.
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Proverbs
17
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22
A joyful heart is good medicine, but depression drains one's strength.
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Proverbs
17
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23
A wicked person secretly accepts a bribe to corrupt the ways of justice.
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Proverbs
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24
Wisdom is directly in front of an understanding person, but the eyes of a fool [are looking around]all over the world.
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Proverbs
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25
A foolish son is a heartache to his father and bitter grief to his mother.
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Proverbs
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26
To punish an innocent person is not good. To strike down noble people is not right.
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Proverbs
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27
Whoever has knowledge controls his words, and a person who has understanding is even-tempered.
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Proverbs
17
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28
Even a stubborn fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent. He is considered intelligent if he keeps his lips sealed.