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A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger. |
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2
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The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly. |
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3
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The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good. |
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4
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A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit. |
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5
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A fool despiseth his father-s correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. |
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6
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In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. |
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7
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {cf15i doeth} not so. |
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8
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. |
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9
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The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. |
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10
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There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way: {cf15i and} he that hateth reproof shall die. |
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11
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Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men! |
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12
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A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise. |
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13
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A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. |
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14
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. |
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15
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All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart {cf15i hath} a continual feast. |
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16
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Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith. |
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17
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Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. |
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18
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A wrathful man stirreth up contention: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. |
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19
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The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway. |
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20
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A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. |
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21
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Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going. |
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22
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Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. |
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23
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A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it! |
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24
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To the wise the way of life {cf15i goeth} upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. |
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25
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The LORD will root up the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. |
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26
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Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words {cf15i are} pure. |
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27
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He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live. |
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28
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The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. |
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29
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The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. |
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30
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The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: {cf15i and} good tidings make the bones fat. |
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31
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The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise. |
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32
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He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. |
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33
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The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour {cf15i goeth} humility. |
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