Proverbs

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
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The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
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The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
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A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
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Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
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Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
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A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
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A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
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Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
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A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
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A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
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Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
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Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
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The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
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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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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
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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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A fool despiseth his father"s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
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A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
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The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
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The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
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A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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The king"s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
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Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
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Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
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The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
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