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1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.
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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
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A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
3 A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
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A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
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A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
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The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
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A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.
9 Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
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Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
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He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense.
12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
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The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm.
13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.
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An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.
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From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
16 A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
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The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.
17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.
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He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.
18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
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There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy.
21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
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No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
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Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
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A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
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The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.
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Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man's precious possession.
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A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
28 In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.
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In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death.