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Proverbs 22:10-20

10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out with him, and quarrels and reproaches shall cease.

10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.

11 He that loveth cleanness of heart, for the grace of his lips shall have the king for his friend.

11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.

12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.

12 The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

13 The slothful man saith: There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the midst of the streets.

13 The sluggard says, “There’s a lion outside! I’ll be killed in the public square!”

14 The mouth of a strange woman is a deep pit: he whom the Lord is angry with, shall fall into it.

14 The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit; a man who is under the LORD’s wrath falls into it.

15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, and the rod of correction shall drive it away.

15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.

16 He that oppresseth the poor, to increase his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need.

16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

17 Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise: and apply thy heart to my doctrine:

17 Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach,

18 Which shall be beautiful for thee, if thou keep it in thy bowels, and it shall flow in thy lips:

18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips.

19 That thy trust may be in the Lord, wherefore I have also shewn it to thee this day.

19 So that your trust may be in the LORD, I teach you today, even you.

20 Behold I have described it to thee three manner of ways, in thoughts and knowledge:

20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,

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