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8 When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
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8 When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
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9 Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin"?
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9 Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin"?
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10 Differing weights and differing measures-- the LORD detests them both.
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10 Differing weights and differing measures-- the LORD detests them both.
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11 Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
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11 Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
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12 Ears that hear and eyes that see-- the LORD has made them both.
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12 Ears that hear and eyes that see-- the LORD has made them both.
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13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.
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13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.
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14 "It's no good, it's no good!" says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.
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14 "It's no good, it's no good!" says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.
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15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
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15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
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16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman.
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16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman.
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17 Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
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17 Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
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18 Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.
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18 Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.
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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) |
