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1 A wise woman strengthens her family, but a foolish woman destroys hers by what she does.
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1 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
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2 People who live good lives respect the Lord, but those who live evil lives don't.
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2 He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him.
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3 Fools will be punished for their proud words, but the words of the wise will protect them.
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3 A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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4 When there are no oxen, no food is in the barn. But with a strong ox, much grain can be grown.
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4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest.
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5 A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness tells nothing but lies.
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5 A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
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6 Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
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6 The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
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7 Stay away from fools, because they can't teach you anything.
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7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
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8 A wise person will understand what to do, but a foolish person is dishonest.
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8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
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9 Fools don't care if they sin, but honest people work at being right.
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9 Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.
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10 No one else can know your sadness, and strangers cannot share your joy.
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10 Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.
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11 The wicked person's house will be destroyed, but a good person's tent will still be standing.
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11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
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12 Some people think they are doing right, but in the end it leads to death.
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12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
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13 Someone who is laughing may be sad inside, and joy may end in sadness.
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13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.
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14 Evil people will be paid back for their evil ways, and good people will be rewarded for their good ones.
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14 The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good man rewarded for his.
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15 Fools will believe anything, but the wise think about what they do.
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15 A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
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16 Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble, but fools are careless and quick to act.
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16 A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
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17 Someone with a quick temper does foolish things, but someone with understanding remains calm.
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17 A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.
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18 Fools are rewarded with nothing but more foolishness, but the wise are rewarded with knowledge.
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18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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19 Evil people will bow down to those who are good; the wicked will bow down at the door of those who do right.
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19 Evil men will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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20 The poor are rejected, even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
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20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
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21 It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.
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21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.
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22 Those who make evil plans will be ruined, but those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted.
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22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
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23 Those who work hard make a profit, but those who only talk will be poor.
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23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
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24 Wise people are rewarded with wealth, but fools only get more foolishness.
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24 The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
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25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.
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25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
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26 Those who respect the Lord will have security, and their children will be protected.
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26 He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
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27 Respect for the Lord gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.
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27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
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28 A king is honored when he has many people to rule, but a prince is ruined if he has none.
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28 A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
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29 Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.
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29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
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30 Peace of mind means a healthy body, but jealousy will rot your bones.
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30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
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31 Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
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31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
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32 The wicked are ruined by their own evil, but those who do right are protected even in death.
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32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
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33 Wisdom lives in those with understanding, and even fools recognize it.
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33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
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34 Doing what is right makes a nation great, but sin will bring disgrace to any people.
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34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
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35 A king is pleased with a wise servant, but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.
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35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
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| Scripture taken from the New Century Version. Copyright © 1987, 1988, 1991 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (New Century Version Online Bible) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
