Psalms 107:42-43; Job 34:1-3; Ecclesiastes 7:18-20; Proverbs 3:6-8; Proverbs 10:7-9; Proverbs 14:15-17; Proverbs 18:14-16; Proverbs 29:10-12

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42 The righteous see it and rejoice, And all iniquity stops its mouth.

43 Whoever is wise will observe these things, And they will understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.

1 Elihu further answered and said:

2 "Hear my words, you wise men; Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.

3 For the ear tests words As the palate tastes food.

18 It is good that you grasp this, And also not remove your hand from the other; For he who fears God will escape them all.

19 Wisdom strengthens the wise More than ten rulers of the city.

20 For there is not a just man on earth who does good And does not sin.

6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

8 It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.

7 The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall.

9 He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known.

15 The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps.

16 A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.

17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.

14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit?

15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.

11 A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.

12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.