Proverbs 1:16; Proverbs 2:12; Proverbs 2:14; Proverbs 3:29; Proverbs 4:14; Proverbs 5:14; Proverbs 6:14; Proverbs 6:24; Proverbs 8:13; Proverbs 11:15; Proverbs 11:19; Proverbs 11:21; Proverbs 11:27; Proverbs 12:12; Proverbs 12:20; Proverbs 13:17; Proverbs 13:21; Proverbs 14:16; Proverbs 14:19; Proverbs 14:22; Proverbs 14:32; Proverbs 15:3; Proverbs 15:10; Proverbs 15:15; Proverbs 15:26; Proverbs 16:17; Proverbs 16:27; Proverbs 16:30; Proverbs 17:11; Proverbs 17:13; Proverbs 20:8; Proverbs 20:14; Proverbs 20:22; Proverbs 20:30; Proverbs 21:10; Proverbs 22:3; Proverbs 23:6; Proverbs 24:1; Proverbs 24:20; Proverbs 25:20; Proverbs 26:23; Proverbs 26:26; Proverbs 27:12; Proverbs 28:5; Proverbs 28:10; Proverbs 28:22; Proverbs 29:6; Proverbs 31:12

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Proverbs 1:16

16 for their feet rush into evil, they are swift to shed blood.
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Proverbs 2:12

12 Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse,
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Proverbs 2:14

14 who delight in doing wrong and rejoice in the perverseness of evil,
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Proverbs 3:29

29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you.
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Proverbs 4:14

14 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
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Proverbs 5:14

14 And I was soon in serious trouble in the assembly of God’s people.”
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Proverbs 6:14

14 who plots evil with deceit in his heart— he always stirs up conflict.
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Proverbs 6:24

24 keeping you from your neighbor’s wife, from the smooth talk of a wayward woman.
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Proverbs 8:13

13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
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Proverbs 11:15

15 Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
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Proverbs 11:19

19 Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.
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Proverbs 11:21

21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.
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Proverbs 11:27

27 Whoever seeks good finds favor, but evil comes to one who searches for it.
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Proverbs 12:12

12 The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures.
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Proverbs 12:20

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
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Proverbs 13:17

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
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Proverbs 13:21

21 Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
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Proverbs 14:16

16 The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
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Proverbs 14:19

19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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Proverbs 14:22

22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
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Proverbs 14:32

32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
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Proverbs 15:3

3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
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Proverbs 15:10

10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
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Proverbs 15:15

15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
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Proverbs 15:26

26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
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Proverbs 16:17

17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
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Proverbs 16:27

27 A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.
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Proverbs 16:30

30 Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.
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Proverbs 17:11

11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.
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Proverbs 17:13

13 Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good.
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Proverbs 20:8

8 When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
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Proverbs 20:14

14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer— then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
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Proverbs 20:22

22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you.
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Proverbs 20:30

30 Blows and wounds scrub away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.
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Proverbs 21:10

10 The wicked crave evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them.
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Proverbs 22:3

3 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
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Proverbs 23:6

6 Do not eat the food of a begrudging host, do not crave his delicacies;
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Proverbs 24:1

1 Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company;
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Proverbs 24:20

20 for the evildoer has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.
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Proverbs 25:20

20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
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Proverbs 26:23

23 Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.
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Proverbs 26:26

26 Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
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Proverbs 27:12

12 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
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Proverbs 28:5

5 Evildoers do not understand what is right, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
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Proverbs 28:10

10 Whoever leads the upright along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
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Proverbs 28:22

22 The stingy are eager to get rich and are unaware that poverty awaits them.
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Proverbs 29:6

6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
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Proverbs 31:12

12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
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