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1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh 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 commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.
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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 the evil and the good.
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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 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes 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 despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
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5 A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
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6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income 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; Not so with the heart of fools.
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
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8 The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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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 way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But he loves him who follows after 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 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall 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 She'ol and Avaddon are before the LORD -- How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
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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 A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not 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 glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching 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 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of 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 afflicted are wretched, But one who has a cheerful heart enjoys 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 is little, with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble.
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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 is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a fattened calf with hatred.
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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 A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases 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 way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, But the path of the upright is a highway.
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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 son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.
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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 one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
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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 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.
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22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
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23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. 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 The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to She'ol.
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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 will uproot the house of the proud, But he will keep the widow's borders intact.
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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 the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
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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 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates 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 heart of the righteous weighs answers, But the mouth of the wicked gushes 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 hears the prayer 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 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to 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 the reproof lives, And will be at home 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 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets 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 teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
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33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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