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Proverbs 11:13-23
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Proverbs 11:13-23
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13
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14
Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15
It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16
A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18
The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19
As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
20
The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.
21
Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22
A fair woman who is without discretion, is [as] a gold ring in a swine's snout.
23
The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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[a].
Or 'victory;' and so ch. 21.31; 24.6.
[b].
Or 'a stranger:' see Note, chs. 5.10; 27.2.
[c].
Lit. 'those that strike [hands].'
[d].
Or 'graceful.'
[e].
Or 'The kind man doeth good to himself.'
[f].
Or 'a work that deceiveth him.'
[g].
Or 'true righteousness.'
[h].
Or 'Certainly,' as in ch. 16.5.
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