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1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.
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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.
2 The good obtain favor from the Lord, but He condemns a man who schemes.
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Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.
3 Man cannot be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable.
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No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
4 A capable wife is her husband's crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
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A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous [are] just, but guidance from the wicked [leads to] deceit.
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The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
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The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.
8 A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.
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A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised.
9 Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food.
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Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
10 A righteous man cares about his animal's health, but [even] the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
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The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
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Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.
12 The wicked desire what evil men have, but the root of the righteous produces [fruit].
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The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures.
13 An evil man is trapped by [his] rebellious speech, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
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Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.
14 A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man's hands will reward him.
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From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.
15 A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
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The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
16 A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
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Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness, deceit.
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An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.
18 There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise [brings] healing.
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The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment.
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Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
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Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
21 No disaster [overcomes] the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.
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No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the Lord, but faithful people are His delight.
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The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
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The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
24 The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor.
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Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.
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Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
26 A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of wicked men lead them astray.
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The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 A lazy man doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.
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The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
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In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.
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