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The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD like channels of water; he turns it wherever he wants. |
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All of a person's ways seem right in his own opinion, but the LORD evaluates the motives. |
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To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. |
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Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the agricultural product of the wicked is sin. |
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The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. |
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Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death. |
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The violence done by the wicked will drag them away because they refuse to do what is right. |
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The way of the guilty person is devious, but as for the pure, his way is upright. |
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It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife. |
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The appetite of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor is shown no favor in his eyes. |
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When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge. |
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The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin. |
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The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered. |
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A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath. |
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Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil. |
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The one who wanders from the way of wisdom will end up in the company of the departed. |
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The one who loves pleasure will be a poor person; whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich. |
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The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless are taken in the place of the upright. |
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It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman. |
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There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has. |
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The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor. |
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The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust. |
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The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles. |
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A proud and arrogant person, whose name is "Scoffer," acts with overbearing pride. |
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What the sluggard desires will kill him, for his hands refuse to work. |
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All day long he craves greedily, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. |
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The wicked person's sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent! |
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A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever. |
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A wicked person shows boldness with his face, but as for the upright, he discerns his ways. |
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There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the LORD. |
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A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory is from the LORD. |
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