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Proverbs 14:5-15
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A reliable witness always tells the truth, but an unreliable one tells nothing but lies.
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Conceited people can never become wise, but intelligent people learn easily.
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Stay away from foolish people; they have nothing to teach you.
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Why is a clever person wise? Because he knows what to do. Why is a stupid person foolish? Because he only thinks he knows.
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Foolish people don't care if they sin, but good people want to be forgiven.
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Your joy is your own; your bitterness is your own. No one can share them with you.
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A good person's house will still be standing after an evildoer's house has been destroyed.
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What you think is the right road may lead to death.
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Laughter may hide sadness. When happiness is gone, sorrow is always there.
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Bad people will get what they deserve. Good people will be rewarded for their deeds.
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A fool will believe anything; smart people watch their step.
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Proverbs 16.25
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[a].
[Verse 9 in Hebrew is unclear.]
[b].
[Probable text] for their deeds; [Hebrew] from upon them.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.