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Proverbs 18:17-24
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Proverbs 18:17-24
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17
The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
18
The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.
19
A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
20
With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.
21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.
22
Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.
23
The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.
24
There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.
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