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Proverbs 13:12-22
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Proverbs 13:12-22
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12
Hope that is deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled [is] a tree of life.
13
He who despises a word will bring destruction on himself, but he who respects a commandment will be rewarded.
14
The teaching of the wise [is] a fountain of life, [in order] to avoid the snares of death.
15
Good sense grants favor, but the way of the faithless is coarse.
16
Anyone who is clever will act with intelligence, but the fool will display folly.
17
A messenger of wickedness will fall into trouble, but an envoy of the faithful [brings] healing.
18
Poverty and disgrace [belong to] him who ignores instruction, but he who guards reproof will be honored.
19
A desire {fulfilled} will be sweet to the soul, but an abomination of fools is turning from evil.
20
Walk with the wise and be wise, but as for the companion of fools, he will suffer harm.
21
Misfortune will pursue sinners, but the righteous {will be rewarded with prosperity}.
22
He who is good will leave an inheritance to {his grandchildren}, and stored up for the righteous [is] the wealth of a sinner.
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[a].
Or "mind"
[b].
Literally "made to be," "brought about"
[c].
Literally "it will reward prosperity"
[d].
Literally "sons of sons"
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