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15 Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant; he will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy.
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15 Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant; he will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy.
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16 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him:
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16 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him:
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17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
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17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
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18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,
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18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,
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19 a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.
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19 a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.
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20 My son, keep your father's commands and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
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20 My son, keep your father's commands and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
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21 Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck.
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21 Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck.
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22 When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.
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22 When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.
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23 For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life,
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23 For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life,
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24 keeping you from the immoral woman, from the smooth tongue of the wayward wife.
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24 keeping you from the immoral woman, from the smooth tongue of the wayward wife.
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25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes,
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25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes,
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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) |
