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1 A wise woman builds her house. But a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.
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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 An honest person has respect for the Lord. But a person whose paths are crooked hates him.
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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 Foolish people are punished for what they say. But the things wise people say keep them safe.
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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 Where there are no oxen, the feed box is empty. But a strong ox brings in a great harvest.
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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 An honest witness does not lie. But a dishonest witness pours out 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 others look for wisdom and don't find it. But knowledge comes easily to those who understand what is right.
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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 a foolish man. You won't find knowledge in what he says.
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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 People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live. But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.
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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 Foolish people laugh at making things right when they sin. But honest people try to do the right thing.
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9 Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.
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10 Each heart knows its own sadness. And no one else can share its 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 houses of sinners will be destroyed. But the tents of honest people will stand firm.
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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 There is a way that may seem right to a man. 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 Even when you laugh, your heart can be hurting. And your joy can 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 Those who aren't faithful will be paid back for what they've done. And good men will receive rewards for how they've lived.
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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 A childish person believes anything. But a wise person thinks about how he lives.
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15 A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
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16 A wise person has respect for the LORD and avoids evil. But a foolish person gets mad and is thoughtless.
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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 Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things. And a man who is tricky is hated.
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17 A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.
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18 Childish people act in keeping with their foolish ways. But knowledge makes wise people feel like kings.
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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 in front of good people. And those who do wrong will bow down at the gates 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 Poor people are avoided even by their neighbors. But rich people 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 Anyone who hates his neighbor commits sin. But blessed is the person who is kind to those in need.
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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 plan evil go down the wrong path. But those who plan good find love and truth.
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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 All hard work pays off. But if all you do is talk, you 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 The wealth of wise people is their crown. But the foolish ways of foolish people lead to what is foolish.
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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 An honest witness saves lives. But a dishonest witness tells lies.
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25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
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26 Anyone who shows respect for the LORD has a strong tower. It will be a safe place for his children.
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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 is like a fountain that gives life. It turns you away from the jaws of 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 large population is a king's glory. But a prince without followers is destroyed.
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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 Anyone who is patient has great understanding. But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish he is.
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29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
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30 A peaceful heart gives life to the body. But jealousy rots the 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 Anyone who crushes poor people makes fun of their Maker. But anyone who is kind to those in need 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 When trouble comes, sinners are brought down. But godly people have a safe place even when they die.
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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 rests in the hearts of those who understand what is right. And even among foolish people she makes herself known.
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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 lifts people up. But sin brings shame to any nation.
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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 a servant who is full of shame invites the king's anger.
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35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
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