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12 A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
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12 A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
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13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
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13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
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14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.
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14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.
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15 He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.
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15 He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.
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16 A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
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16 A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
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17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
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17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
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18 The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
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18 The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
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19 The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death.
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19 The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death.
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20 The LORD detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
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20 The LORD detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
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21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.
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21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.
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22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
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22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
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| 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) |
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) |
