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1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
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1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
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2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
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2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a crafty man.
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3 A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
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3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
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4 A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
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4 A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
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5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
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6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.
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6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
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7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.
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7 Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.
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8 A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.
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8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised.
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9 Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread.
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9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
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10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
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10 A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
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11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense.
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11 He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.
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12 The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm.
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12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
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13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
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13 An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.
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14 From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.
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14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
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15 The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.
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16 The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.
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16 A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
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17 He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.
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17 A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.
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18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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19 Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy.
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20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.
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21 No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
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21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
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22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
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22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.
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23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.
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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
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24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
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24 Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
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25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
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25 An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
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26 A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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27 A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
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27 The lazy man does not roast his game, but the diligent man prizes his possessions.
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28 In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death.
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28 In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.
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| Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version - Holy Bible) |
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