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2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
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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, keeping watch on the wicked and the 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 The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the 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 fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
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5 A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
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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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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 the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of 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 detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases 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 detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
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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 Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction 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 Destruction lie open before the LORD-- how much more the hearts of men!
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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 A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
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12 A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
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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) |
