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1 A gentle answer turns anger away. But mean words stir 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 tongues of wise people use knowledge well. But the mouths of foolish people pour out foolish words.
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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 eyes of the LORD are everywhere. They watch those who are evil and those who are 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 tongue that brings healing is like a tree of life. But a tongue that tells lies produces a broken 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 foolish person turns his back on how his father has trained him. But anyone who accepts being corrected shows understanding.
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5 A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
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6 The houses of those who do what is right hold great wealth. But those who do what is wrong earn only 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 wise people spread knowledge. But that's not true of the hearts of foolish people.
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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 hates the sacrifice of sinful people. But the prayers of honest people please 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 how sinners live. But he loves those who run after 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 Hard training is in store for anyone who leaves the right path. A person who hates to be corrected 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 Death and the Grave lie open in front of the Lord. So the hearts of mere men certainly lie open to him!
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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 Anyone who makes fun of others doesn't like to be corrected. He won't ask wise people for advice.
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12 A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
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13 A happy heart makes a face look cheerful. But a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
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13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
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14 A heart that understands what is right looks for knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people feed on what is foolish.
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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 those who are crushed are filled with pain and suffering. But a cheerful heart enjoys a good time that never ends.
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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 It is better to have respect for the LORD and have little than to be rich and have 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 A meal of vegetables where there is love is better than the finest meat where there is 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 man who burns with anger stirs up fights. But a person who is patient calms things down.
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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 people who don't want to work is blocked with thorns. But the path of honest people is a wide 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 son makes his father glad. But a foolish son hates 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 A person who has no sense enjoys doing foolish things. But a man who has understanding walks 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 without good advice. But they succeed when there are many advisers.
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22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
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23 Joy is found in giving the right answer. And how good is a word spoken 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 up for those who are wise. It keeps them from going down to the grave.
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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 tears down the proud person's house. But he keeps the widow's property safe.
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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 the thoughts of sinful people. But the thoughts of pure people are pleasing to him.
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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 Anyone who always wants more brings trouble to his family. But a person who refuses to be paid off 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 hearts of those who do right think about how they will answer. But the mouths of those who do wrong pour 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 away from those who do wrong. But he hears the prayers of those who do right.
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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 A cheerful look brings joy to your heart. And good news gives health to your body.
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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 listen to a warning, you will live. You will be at home among those who 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 Anyone who turns away from his training hates himself. But anyone who accepts being corrected gains understanding.
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32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
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33 Having respect for the LORD teaches you how to live wisely. So don't be proud if you want to be honored.
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33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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