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1 Those who love discipline love knowledge, and those who hate correction are stupid.
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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 The LORD favors good people, but he condemns schemers.
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A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
3 No one is established by wicked acts, but the roots of the righteous can't be disturbed.
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No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
4 A strong woman is a crown to her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like rot in his bones.
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An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the guidance of the wicked is deceptive.
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The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are a deathtrap, but the speech of those who do right rescues them.
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
7 The wicked are destroyed and are no more, but the family of the righteous will endure.
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The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A person is praised for his insight, but a warped mind leads to contempt.
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A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.
9 Better to be held in low regard and have a servant than to be conceited and lack food.
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Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.
10 The righteous care about their livestock's needs, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
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Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
11 Those who work their land will have plenty to eat, but those who engage in empty pursuits have no sense.
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Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
12 Desiring evil is a trap for the wicked, but the root of the righteous endures.
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Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
13 The wicked are trapped by the transgressions of their lips, but the righteous escape from distress.
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An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
14 From the fruit of their speech, people are well satisfied; their work results in reward.
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From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.
15 Fools see their own way as right, but the wise listen to advice.
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
16 Fools reveal their anger right away, but the shrewd hide their contempt.
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The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
17 Those who state the truth speak justly, but a false witness deceives.
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Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.
18 Some chatter on like a stabbing sword, but a wise tongue heals.
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There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only for a moment.
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Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but there is joy for those who advise peace.
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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
21 No harm happens to the righteous, but the wicked receive their fill of trouble.
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No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 The LORD detests false lips; he favors those who do what is true.
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Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
23 The shrewd conceal their knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims their stupidity.
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A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
24 A hard worker is in charge, while a lazy one will be sentenced to hard labor.
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The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety leads to depression, but a good word encourages.
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Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
26 The righteous offer guidance to their neighbors, but the path of the wicked makes them wander.
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One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The lazy don't roast their prey, but hard workers receive precious riches.
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Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
28 The way of the righteous leads to life, but the detestable path leads to death.
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In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.