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Proverbs 14:1-6
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The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
2
Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
3
A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.
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An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
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The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
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Ruth 3:11
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Proverbs 24:3
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Proverbs 10:14
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Ecclesiastes 10:12
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Proverbs 10:13
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Proverbs 12:6
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Psalms 144:14
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Psalms 12:2
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Proverbs 6:19
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Proverbs 12:17
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Proverbs 9:9
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