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29 Those who control their anger have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes.
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29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
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30 A relaxed attitude lengthens life; jealousy rots it away.
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30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
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31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who help the poor honor him.
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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 The wicked are crushed by their sins, but the godly have a refuge 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 is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.
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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 Godliness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
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34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
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35 A king rejoices in servants who know what they are doing; he is angry with those who cause trouble.
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35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
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| Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved. (New Living Translation - The Bible Online) |
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