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The reflections of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
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All a man's ways seem right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the motives.
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Commit your activities to the Lord and your plans will be achieved.
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The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose- even the wicked for the day of disaster.
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Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
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Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
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When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.
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A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.
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God's verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth should not err in judgment.
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Honest balances and scales are the Lord's; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
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Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.
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Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly.
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A king's fury is a messenger of death, but a wise man appeases it.
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When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
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Acquire wisdom- how much better it is than gold! And acquire understanding- it is preferable to silver.
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The highway of the upright avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life.
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Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.