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Proverbs 13:12-22
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Proverbs 13:12-22
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12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, But he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14
The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death.
15
Good understanding wins favor; But the way of the unfaithful is hard.
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Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.
17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.
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Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, But fools detest turning from evil.
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One who walks with wise men grows wise, But a companion of fools suffers harm.
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Misfortune pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous.
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A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
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