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2 It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.
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2 It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.
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3 A man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
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3 A man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
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4 Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man's friend deserts him.
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4 Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man's friend deserts him.
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5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free.
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5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free.
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6 Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts.
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6 Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts.
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7 A poor man is shunned by all his relatives-- how much more do his friends avoid him! Though he pursues them with pleading, they are nowhere to be found.
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7 A poor man is shunned by all his relatives-- how much more do his friends avoid him! Though he pursues them with pleading, they are nowhere to be found.
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8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.
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8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.
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9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will perish.
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9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will perish.
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10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury-- how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
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10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury-- how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
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11 A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.
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11 A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.
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12 A king's rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
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12 A king's rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
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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) |
