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1 A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.
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1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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2 When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense.
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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 sees what happens everywhere; he is watching us, whether we do good or evil.
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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 Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your 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 It is foolish to ignore what your parents taught you; it is wise to accept their correction.
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5 A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
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6 Righteous people keep their wealth, but the wicked lose theirs when hard times come.
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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 Knowledge is spread by people who are wise, not by 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 Lord is pleased when good people pray, but hates the sacrifices that the wicked bring him.
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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 hates the ways of evil people, but loves those who do what is right.
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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 If you do what is wrong, you will be severely punished; you will die if you do not let yourself be corrected.
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10 Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
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11 Not even the world of the dead can keep the Lord from knowing what is there; how then can we hide our thoughts from God?
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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 Conceited people do not like to be corrected; they never ask for advice from those who are wiser.
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12 A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
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13 When people are happy, they smile, but when they are sad, they look depressed.
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13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
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14 Intelligent people want to learn, but stupid people are satisfied with ignorance.
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14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
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15 The life of the poor is a constant struggle, but happy people always enjoy life.
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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 to be poor and fear the Lord than to be rich and in 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 to eat vegetables with people you love than to eat the finest meat where there is 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 Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace.
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18 A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
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19 If you are lazy, you will meet difficulty everywhere, but if you are honest, you will have no trouble.
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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 Wise children make their fathers happy. Only 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 Stupid people are happy with their foolishness, but the wise will do what is right.
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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 Get all the advice you can, and you will succeed; without it you will fail.
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22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
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23 What a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion!
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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 Wise people walk the road that leads upward to life, not the road that leads downward to death.
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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 destroy the homes of arrogant men, but he will protect a widow's property.
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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 hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with friendly words.
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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 Try to make a profit dishonestly, and you get your family in trouble. Don't take bribes and you will live longer.
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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 Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.
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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 When good people pray, the Lord listens, but he ignores those who are 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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30 Smiling faces make you happy, and good news makes you feel better.
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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 If you pay attention when you are corrected, you are 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 If you refuse to learn, you are hurting yourself. If you accept correction, you will become wiser.
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32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
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33 Reverence for the Lord is an education in itself. You must be humble before you can ever receive honors.
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33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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| Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission. (The Good News Translation - The Holy Bible Online) |
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) |
