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Proverbs 13:12-22
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Proverbs 13:12-22
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12
Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick, but a sudden good break can turn life around.
13
Ignore the Word and suffer; honor God's commands and grow rich.
14
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, so, no more drinking from death-tainted wells!
15
Sound thinking makes for gracious living, but liars walk a rough road.
16
A commonsense person lives good sense; fools litter the country with silliness.
17
Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things, but a reliable reporter is a healing presence.
18
Refuse discipline and end up homeless; embrace correction and live an honored life.
19
Souls who follow their hearts thrive; fools bent on evil despise matters of soul.
20
Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.
21
Disaster entraps sinners, but God-loyal people get a good life.
22
A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren; ill-gotten wealth ends up with good people.
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Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.