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Proverbs 13:12-22
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Proverbs 13:12-22
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Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13
Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
15
Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
16
Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.
17
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
18
Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
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The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
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Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
21
Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
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A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
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