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1 A sensitive answer turns back wrath, but an offensive word stirs up anger.
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1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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2 The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge, but the mouth of a fool gushes with stupidity.
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2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
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3 The LORD's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on evil and good people.
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3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
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4 Wholesome speech is a tree of life, but dishonest talk breaks the spirit.
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4 The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
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5 A fool doesn't like a father's instruction, but those who heed correction are mature.
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5 A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
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6 Great treasure is in the house of the righteous, but the gain of the wicked brings trouble.
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6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools have none.
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
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8 The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked, but favors the prayers of those who do right.
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8 The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
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9 The LORD detests the path of the wicked, but loves those who pursue righteousness.
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9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
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10 Discipline is severe for those who abandon the way; those who hate correction will die.
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10 Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
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11 The grave and the underworld lie open before the LORD; how much more the hearts of human beings!
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11 Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD-- how much more the hearts of men!
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12 Mockers don't like those who correct them. They won't go to the wise.
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12 A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
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13 A joyful heart brightens one's face, but a troubled heart breaks the spirit.
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13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
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14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge; but fools feed on folly.
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14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
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15 All the days of the needy are hard, but a happy heart has a continual feast.
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15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
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16 Better a little with fear of the LORD than a great treasure with turmoil.
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16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
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17 Better a meal of greens with love than a plump calf with hate.
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17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.
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18 Hotheads stir up conflict, but patient people calm down strife.
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18 A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
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19 The path of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of those who do right is a clear road.
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19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
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20 A wise child brings joy to a father, but fools despise their mothers.
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20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
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21 Folly is joy to those who lack sense, but those with understanding walk straight ahead.
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21 Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.
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22 Plans fail with no counsel, but with many counselors they succeed.
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22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
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23 To give an appropriate answer is a joy; how good is a word at the right time!
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23 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply-- and how good is a timely word!
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24 For those with insight, life is an upward path, avoiding the grave below.
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24 The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.
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25 The LORD snatches away the arrogant one's house, but he preserves the widow's boundaries.
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25 The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact.
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26 The LORD detests evil plans, but gracious words are pure.
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26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.
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27 Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house, but those who hate bribes will live.
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27 A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.
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28 The righteous heart reflects before answering, but the wicked mouth blurts out evil.
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28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
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29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he listens to the prayers of the righteous.
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29 The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
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30 Bright eyes give joy to the heart; good news strengthens the bones.
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30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
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31 The ear that listens to life-giving correction dwells among the wise.
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31 He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
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32 Those who refuse discipline despise themselves, but those who listen to correction gain understanding.
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32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
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33 The fear of the LORD is wise instruction, and humility comes before respect.
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33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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