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 \v 9 they will be a graceful wreath for your head
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 \v 10 My son, if sinners try to entice you into their sin,
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 \v 27 when your fearful dread comes like a storm
 \q2 and disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind,
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 \v 28 Then they will call upon me, and I will not answer;
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 \v 8 he guards the paths of justice
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 \v 9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and equity,
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 \v 2 for the length of your days and years of your life,
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 \v 3 Do not let steadfast love and faithfulness ever leave you;
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 \v 4 Then you will find favor and a good reputation
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 \v 5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart
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 \v 6 in all your ways acknowledge him
 \q2 and he will make your paths straight.
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 \v 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
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 \v 8 It will be healing to your flesh
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 \v 10 and your storehouses will be filled up
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 \v 12 for Yahweh disciplines those he loves,
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 \v 16 She has the length of her days in her right hand;
 \q2 in her left hand are riches and honor.
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 \v 18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of it;
 \q2 those who hold on to it are happy.
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 \v 20 By his knowledge the depths broke open
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 \v 26 for Yahweh will be on your side
 \q2 and will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.
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 \v 28 Do not say to your neighbor,
 \q2 "Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give it,"
 \q2 when you have the money with you.
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 \v 30 Do not argue with a person without a reason,
 \q2 when he has done nothing to harm you.
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 \v 32 For the devious person is an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 but he brings the upright person into his confidence.
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 \v 9 She will put a wreath of honor on your head;
 \q2 she will give you a beautiful crown."
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 \v 17 For they devour the bread of wickedness
 \q2 and drink the wine of violence.
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 \v 19 The way of the wicked is like darkness—
 \q2 they do not know what it is they stumble over.
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 \v 6 She gives no thought to the path of life.
 \q2 Her footsteps wander; she does not know where she is going.
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 \v 14 I was almost completely ruined
 \q2 in the midst of the assembly, among the gathering of the people."
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 \v 20 For why should you, my son, be captivated by an adulteress?
 \q2 Why should you embrace the bosom of an immoral woman?
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 \v 21 Yahweh sees everything a person does
 \q2 and watches all the paths he takes.
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 \v 5 Save yourself like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter,
 \q2 like a bird from the hand of the fowler.
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 \v 8 yet it prepares its food in the summer
 \q2 and during the harvest it stores up what it will eat.
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 \v 11 and your poverty will come like a robber
 \q2 and your needs like an armed soldier.
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 \v 15 Therefore his disaster will overtake him in an instant;
 \q2 in a moment he will be broken beyond healing.
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 \v 19 a witness who breathes out lies
 \q2 and one who sows discord among brothers.
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 \v 29 So is the man who goes to his neighbor's wife;
 \q2 the one who touches her will not go unpunished.
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 \v 5 in order to keep yourself from the adulterous woman,
 \q2 from the immoral woman who makes her words smooth.
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 \v 9 It was twilight, in the evening of the day,
 \q2 at the time of night and darkness.
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 \v 13 So she grabbed him and kissed him,
 \q2 with a strong face she said to him,
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 \v 14 "I made my peace offering today,
 \q2 I fulfilled my vows,
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 \v 20 He took a bag of money with him;
 \q2 he will come home on the day of the full moon."
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 \v 21 With her great persuasiveness she turned him;
 \q2 with her smooth lips she compelled him.
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 \v 23 until an arrow pierces through his liver.
 \q1 He was like a bird rushing into a snare.
 \q2 He did not know that it would cost him his life.
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 \v 8 All the words of my mouth are just;
 \q2 in them is nothing twisted or perverse.
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 \v 9 All of them are straight for the person who understands;
 \q2 my words are upright for those who find knowledge.
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 \v 21 As a result, I make those who love me inherit wealth;
 \q2 I fill up their treasuries.
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 \v 31 I was rejoicing in his whole world,
 \q2 and my delight was in the sons of mankind.
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 \v 6 Leave your naive actions and live;
 \q2 walk in the path of understanding.
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 \v 9 Give to a wise person, and he will become even wiser;
 \q2 teach a righteous person, and he will add to his learning.
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 \v 12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,
 \q2 and if you mock, you will carry it by yourself."
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 \v 1 The proverbs of Solomon.
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 \q1 A wise son makes his father rejoice
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 \q2 but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
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 \v 2 Treasures accumulated by wickedness give no profit,
 \q2 but doing what is right delivers from death.
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 \v 3 Yahweh does not let the soul of the righteous person go hungry,
 \q2 but he frustrates the cravings of the wicked.
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 \v 4 A lazy hand causes a person to be poor,
 \q2 but the hand of the diligent person gains riches.
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 \v 5 A wise son gathers a crop in the summer,
 \q2 but it is disgraceful for him to sleep during harvest.
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 \v 6 Blessings from God are upon the head of the righteous person,
 \q2 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
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 \v 7 The righteous person makes those who remember him happy,
 \q2 but the name of the wicked will rot away.
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 \v 8 The wise of heart accept commands,
 \q2 but a talkative fool will come to ruin.
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 \v 9 He who walks in integrity walks in safety,
 \q2 but the one who makes his ways crooked, he will be found out.
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 \v 10 He who winks the eye causes grief,
 \q2 but a talkative fool will come to ruin.
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 \v 11 The mouth of the righteous person is a water spring of life,
 \q2 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
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 \v 12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,
 \q2 but love covers over all transgressions.
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 \v 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person,
 \q2 but a rod is for the back of the one who has no sense.
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 \v 14 Wise men store up knowledge,
 \q2 but the mouth of a fool brings destruction near.
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 \v 15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city;
 \q2 the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
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 \v 16 The wage of the righteous person leads to life;
 \q2 the income of the wicked leads them to sin.
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 \v 17 There is a path to life for the one who follows discipline,
 \q2 but the one who rejects correction is led astray.
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 \v 18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips,
 \q2 and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
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 \v 19 When there are many words, transgression is not lacking,
 \q2 but he who is careful in what he says is wise.
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 \v 20 The tongue of the righteous person is pure silver;
 \q2 there is little value in the heart of the wicked.
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 \v 21 The lips of the righteous person nourish many,
 \q2 but fools die because of their lack of sense.
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 \v 22 The blessings of Yahweh bring wealth
 \q2 and he adds no pain to it.
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 \v 23 Wickedness is a game a fool plays,
 \q2 but wisdom is a pleasure to a man of understanding.
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 \v 24 The fear of the wicked person will overtake him,
 \q2 but the desire of righteous people will be granted.
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 \v 25 The wicked are like the storm that passes by, and they are no more,
 \q2 but the righteous person is a foundation that lasts forever.
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 \v 26 Like vinegar on the teeth and smoke in the eyes,
 \q2 so is the lazy person to those who send him.
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-\v 271 The fear of Yahweh prolongs life,
+\v 27 The fear of Yahweh prolongs life,
 \q2 but the years of the wicked will be short.
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 \v 28 The hope of righteous people is their joy,
 \q2 but the hope of wicked people will perish.
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 \v 29 The way of Yahweh is a stronghold for those who have integrity,
 \q2 but it is destruction for those who behave wickedly.
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 \v 30 The righteous person will never be overthrown,
 \q2 but the wicked will not remain in the land.
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 \v 31 Out of the mouth of the righteous person comes the fruit of wisdom,
 \q2 but the perverse tongue will be cut out.
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 \v 32 The lips of the righteous person know what gains favor,
 \q2 but the mouth of the wicked, they know what is perverse.
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 \v 1 False scales are an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2but he delights in a precise weight.
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 \v 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
 \q2 but with humility comes wisdom.
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 \v 3 The integrity of the upright guides them,
 \q2 but the crooked ways of the treacherous destroy them.
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 \v 4 Wealth is worthless on the day of wrath,
 \q2 but doing right delivers you from death.
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 \v 5 The right conduct of a blameless person makes his way straight,
 \q2 but the wicked will fall because of their own wickedness.
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 \v 6 The right conduct of the upright keeps them safe,
 \q2 but the treacherous are trapped by their cravings.
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 \v 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes
 \q2 and the hope that was in his strength comes to nothing.
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 \v 8 The righteous person is delivered from trouble
 \q2 and it comes upon the wicked instead.
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 \v 9 With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor,
 \q2 but through knowledge righteous people are kept safe.
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 \v 10 When righteous people prosper, a city rejoices;
 \q2 when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
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 \v 11 Through the blessings of the upright the city is exalted;
 \q2 by the mouth of the wicked the city is thrown down.
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 \v 12 The man who has contempt for his friend has no sense,
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 \v 13 Whoever goes around slandering reveals secrets,
 \q2 but the trustworthy in spirit keeps a matter covered.
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 \v 14 Where there is no counsel, a nation falls,
 \q2 but victory comes through many counselors.
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 \v 15 Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger will surely suffer harm,
 \q2 but the one who hates giving a pledge in that kind of promise is safe.
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 \v 16 A gracious woman gets honor,
 \q2 but violent people grasp for wealth.
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 \v 17 A merciful person benefits himself,
 \q2 but one who is cruel hurts himself.
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 \v 18 The wicked person lies to get his wages,
 \q2 but one who sows what is right reaps the wages of truth.
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 \v 19 An honest person who does what is right will live,
 \q2 but the one who pursues evil will die.
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 \v 20 Those whose hearts are perverse are an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
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 \v 21 Be sure of this—the wicked person will not go unpunished,
 \q2 but the descendants of righteous people will be kept safe.
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 \v 22 Like a gold ring in a pig's nose
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 \v 23 The desires of righteous people result in good,
 \q2 but wicked people can only hope for wrath.
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 \v 24 There is one who scatters—he will accumulate even more;
 \q2 another withholds what is just—he comes to poverty.
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 \v 25 The generous person will prosper
 \q2 and the one who gives water to others will have water for himself.
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 \v 26 People curse the man who refuses to sell grain,
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 \v 27 The one who diligently seeks good is also seeking favor,
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 \v 28 Those who trust in their riches will fall,
 \q2 but like the leaf, righteous people will flourish.
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 \v 29 The one who brings trouble on his own household will inherit the wind
 \q2 and the fool will become a servant to the wise of heart.
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 \v 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
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 \v 31 Behold! The righteous person is rewarded on earth;
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 \v 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
 \q2 but the one who hates correction is stupid.
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 \v 2 Yahweh gives favor to a good man,
 \q2 but he condemns a man who makes evil plans.
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 \v 3 A person cannot be established by wickedness,
 \q2 but righteous people cannot be uprooted.
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 \v 4 A worthy wife is her husband's crown,
 \q2 but she who brings shame is like a disease that rots his bones.
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 \v 5 The plans of the righteous are just,
 \q2 but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
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 \v 6 The words of wicked people are an ambush waiting for bloodshed,
 \q2 but the words of the upright keep them safe.
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 \v 7 Wicked people are overthrown and they are gone,
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 \v 8 A man is praised for prudent lips,
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 \v 9 Better the person of low position who has a servant
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 \v 10 The righteous person cares about the needs of his animal,
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 \v 11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
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 \v 12 The evil person desires the plunder of the wicked,
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 \v 13 An evil person is trapped by the transgression of his lips,
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 \v 14 From the fruit of his words a person is filled with good things,
 \q2 just as the work of his hands rewards him.
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 \v 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
 \q2 but a wise man listens to advice.
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 \v 16 A fool shows his anger at once,
 \q2 but one who ignores an insult is prudent.
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 \v 17 The one who speaks the truth says what is right,
 \q2 but a false witness, deceit.
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 \v 18 The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword,
 \q2 but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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 \v 19 Truthful lips last forever,
 \q2 but a lying tongue is only for a moment.
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 \v 20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plan to do evil,
 \q2 but joy comes to the advisors of peace.
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 \v 21 No ill comes upon the righteous,
 \q2 but the wicked are filled with distress.
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 \v 22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 but those who live faithfully are his delight.
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 \v 23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge,
 \q2 but the heart of fools shouts out folly.
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 \v 24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
 \q2 but lazy people will be put to forced labor.
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 \v 25 Anxiety in the heart of a person weighs him down,
 \q2 but a good word makes him glad.
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 \v 26 The righteous person is a guide for his friend,
 \q2 but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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 \v 27 Lazy people would not roast their own game,
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 \v 28 Those who walk in the right way find life
 \q2 and in its path there is no death.
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 \v 1 A wise son hears his father's instruction,
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 \v 2 From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things,
 \q2 but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence.
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 \v 3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life,
 \q2 but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself.
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 \v 4 The appetite of the lazy person craves but gets nothing,
 \q2 but the appetite of the diligent person will be richly satisfied.
 
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 \v 5 The righteous person hates deceptive words,
 \q2 but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful.
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 \v 6 Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path,
 \q2 but wickedness ruins those who commit sin.
 
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 \v 7 There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all,
 \q2 and there is someone who gives everything away, yet has much wealth.
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 \v 8 The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth,
 \q2 but a poor person does not hear a threat.
 
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 \v 9 The light of righteous people rejoices,
 \q2 but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.
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 \v 10 Pride only breeds conflict,
 \q2 but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.
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 \q2 but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
 
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 \v 13 Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself,
 \q2 but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
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 \v 14 The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life,
 \q2 turning you away from the snares of death.
 
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 \v 15 Good insight wins favor,
 \q2 but the way of the treacherous is disaster. \f + \ft The ULB is following the ancient Greek translation because the Hebrew is difficult to understand. The Hebrew has: \fqa the way of the treacherous is unending. \fqa* \f*
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 \v 16 Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision,
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 \v 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
 \q2 but a faithful envoy brings healing.
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 \v 18 The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame,
 \q2 but honor will come to him who learns from correction.
 
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 \v 19 A longing realized is sweet to the appetite,
 \q2 but turning away from evil is an abomination to fools.
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 \v 20 Walk with wise people and you will be wise,
 \q2 but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
 
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 \v 21 Disaster runs after sinners,
 \q2 but righteous people are rewarded with good.
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 \v 22 A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren,
 \q2 but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person.
 
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 \v 23 An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food,
 \q2 but it is swept away by injustice.
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 \v 24 The one who does not use his rod hates his son,
 \q2 but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him.
 
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 \v 25 The righteous person eats until he satisfies his appetite,
 \q2 but the stomach of the wicked is always hungry.
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 \v 1 The wise woman builds her house,
 \q2 but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
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 \v 2 The one who walks uprightly fears Yahweh,
 \q2 but the one who is dishonest in his ways despises him.
 
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 \v 3 From the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back,
 \q2 but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
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 \v 4 Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is clean,
 \q2 but an abundant crop comes from the strength of an ox.
 
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 \v 5 A faithful witness does not lie,
 \q2 but a false witness breathes out lies.
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 \v 6 A mocker seeks wisdom and there is none,
 \q2 but knowledge comes easily to the one who is discerning.
 
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 \v 7 Walk away from a foolish person,
 \q2 for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
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 \v 8 The wisdom of the prudent person is to understand his own way,
 \q2 but the folly of fools is deception.
 
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 \v 9 Fools mock when the guilt offering is sacrificed,
 \q2 but among the upright favor is shared.
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 \v 10 The heart knows its own bitterness
 \q2 and no stranger shares its joy.
 
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 \v 11 The house of wicked people will be destroyed,
 \q2 but the tent of the upright will flourish.
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 \v 12 There is a way that seems right to a man,
 \q2 but its end only leads to death.
 
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 \v 13 A heart can laugh but still be in pain
 \q2 and joy may end up being grief.
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 \v 14 The faithless in heart will get what his ways deserve,
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 \v 15 The one who is naive believes everything,
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 \v 17 One who is quick to become angry does foolish things,
 \q2 and a person who makes evil schemes is hated.
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 \v 18 The naive inherit foolishness,
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 \v 19 Evil people will bow down before those who are good
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 \v 20 The poor person is hated even by his own companions,
 \q2 but the rich people have many friends.
 
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 \v 21 The one who shows contempt for his neighbor is sinning,
 \q2 but the one who shows favor to the poor is blessed.
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 \v 22 Do not those who plot evil go astray?
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 \v 23 With all hard work comes a profit,
 \q2 but when there is only talk, it leads to poverty.
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 \v 24 The crown of wise people is their wealth,
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 \v 25 A truthful witness saves lives,
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 \v 26 In the fear of Yahweh is strong confidence;
 \q2 it will be a refuge for his children.
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 \v 27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
 \q2 so that a person may turn away from the snares of death.
 
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 \v 28 The glory of a king is found in the great number of his people,
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 \v 29 A patient person has great understanding,
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 \v 30 A tranquil heart is life for the body,
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 \v 31 The one who oppresses the poor insults his Maker,
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 \v 32 The wicked person is brought down by his evil actions,
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 \v 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning,
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 \v 34 Doing what is right exalts a nation,
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 \q2 but his anger is for the one who acts shamefully.
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 \q2 but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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 \v 2 The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge,
 \q2 but the mouth of fools pours out folly.
 
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 \v 3 The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere,
 \q2 keeping watch over the evil and the good.
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 \v 4 A healing tongue is a tree of life,
 \q2 but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
 
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 \v 5 A fool has contempt for his father's instruction,
 \q2 but he who learns from correction is prudent.
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 \v 6 In the house of the righteous person there is great treasure,
 \q2 but the earnings of the wicked person give him trouble.
 
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 \v 7 The lips of wise people scatter knowledge about,
 \q2 but not so the hearts of fools.
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 \v 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
 
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 \v 9 The way of wicked people is an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 but he loves the one who pursues what is right.
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 \v 10 Harsh discipline awaits anyone who abandons the way
 \q2 and he who hates correction will die.
 
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 \v 11 Sheol and destruction are open before Yahweh;
 \q2 how much more the hearts of the sons of mankind?
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 \v 12 The mocker does not love the one who corrects him;
 \q2 he will not go to the wise.
 
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 \v 13 A joyful heart makes the face cheerful,
 \q2 but by an injured heart the spirit is broken.
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 \v 14 The heart of the discerning seeks knowledge,
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 \v 15 All the days of the afflicted are miserable,
 \q2 but a cheerful heart has an unending feast.
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 \v 16 Better is little with the fear of Yahweh
 \q2 than great treasure with tumult.
 
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 \v 17 Better is a meal with vegetables where there is love
 \q2 than a fattened calf served with hatred.
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 \v 18 An angry man stirs up strife,
 \q2 but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel.
 
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 \v 19 The path of the lazy person is like a place with a hedge of thorns,
 \q2 but the path of the upright is a built-up highway.
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 \v 20 A wise son brings joy to his father,
 \q2 but a foolish person despises his mother.
 
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 \v 21 Folly delights a person who lacks sense,
 \q2 but the one who has understanding walks a straight path.
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 \v 22 Plans go wrong where there is no advice,
 \q2 but with numerous advisors they succeed.
 
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 \v 23 A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply;
 \q2 how good is a timely word!
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 \v 24 The path of life leads upward for prudent people,
 \q2 that they may turn away from Sheol beneath.
 
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 \v 25 Yahweh tears down the house of the proud,
 \q2 but he protects the property of the widow.
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 \v 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 but pleasant words are pure.
 
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 \v 27 The person who profits from unjust gain brings trouble to his family,
 \q2 but the one who hates bribes will live.
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 \v 28 The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers,
 \q2 but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil.
 
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 \v 29 Yahweh is far away from wicked people,
 \q2 but he hears the prayer of righteous people.
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 \v 30 The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart
 \q2 and good news is health to the body.
 
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 \v 31 The ear that listens to life-giving rebuke
 \q2 will dwell among wise people.
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 \v 32 The one who rejects discipline despises himself,
 \q2 but he who listens to correction gains understanding.
 
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 \v 33 The fear of Yahweh instructs in wisdom,
 \q2 and humility comes before honor.
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 \v 1 The plans of the heart belong to a person,
 \q2 but the answer from his tongue comes from Yahweh.
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 \v 2 All of a person's ways are pure in his own eyes,
 \q2 but Yahweh weighs the spirits.
 
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 \v 3 Commit your works to Yahweh
 \q2 and your plans will succeed.
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 \v 4 Yahweh has made everything for its purpose,
 \q2 even the wicked for the day of trouble.
 
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 \v 5 Every exalted heart is an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 but be sure of this, they will not go unpunished.
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 \v 6 By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for
 \q2 and by the fear of Yahweh people turn away from evil.
 
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 \v 7 When a person's ways are pleasing to Yahweh,
 \q2 he makes even that person's enemies to be at peace with him.
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 \v 8 Better is a little with what is right,
 \q2 than a large income with injustice.
 
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 \v 9 In his heart a person plans out his way,
 \q2 but Yahweh directs his steps.
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 \v 10 Insightful decisions are on the lips of a king;
 \q2 his mouth should not betray justice.
 
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 \v 11 Honest scales come from Yahweh;
 \q2 all the weights in the bag are his work.
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 \v 12 Doing evil is an abomination to kings,
 \q2 for a throne is established by doing what is right.
 
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 \v 13 Righteous lips are the delight of the king,
 \q2 and he loves the person who speaks upright words.
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 \v 14 A king's wrath is a messenger of death
 \q2 but a wise man will try to calm his anger.
 
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 \v 15 In the light of a king's face is life
 \q2 and his favor is like a cloud that brings a spring rain.
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 \v 16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold.
 \q2 To get understanding should be chosen more than silver.
 
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 \v 17 The highway of the upright turns away from evil;
 \q 2the one who guards his way preserves his life.
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 \v 18 Pride comes before destruction
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 \v 19 It is better to be of humble spirit among poor people
 \q2 than to divide the plunder with proud people.
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 \v 20 Whoever contemplates what they are taught will find what is good,
 \q2 and those who trust in Yahweh will be blessed.
 
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 \v 21 The one who is wise in heart is called discerning
 \q2 and sweetness of speech improves the ability to teach.
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 \v 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it,
 \q2 but the instruction of fools is their foolishness.
 
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 \v 23 The heart of a wise person gives insight to his mouth
 \q2 and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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 \v 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb—
 \q2 sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
 
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 \v 25 There is a way that seems right to a man,
 \q2 but its end is the way to death.
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 \v 26 The laborer's appetite works for him;
 \q2 his hunger urges him on.
 
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 \v 27 A worthless person digs up mischief
 \q2 and his speech is like a scorching fire.
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 \v 28 A perverse person stirs up conflict
 \q2 and a gossip separates close friends.
 
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 \v 29 A man of violence lies to his neighbor
 \q2 and leads him down a path that is not good.
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 \v 30 The one who winks the eye is plotting perverse things;
 \q2those who purse the lips will bring evil to pass.
 
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 \v 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory;
 \q2 it is gained by living the right way.
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 \v 32 It is better to be slow to anger than to be a warrior
 \q2 and one who rules his spirit is stronger than one who conquers a city.
 
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 \v 33 The lots are cast into the lap,
 \q2 but the decision is from Yahweh.
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 \v 1 It is better to have quiet with a dry morsel of bread
 \q2 than a house full of feasting with strife.
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 \v 2 A wise servant will rule over a son who acts shamefully
 \q2 and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
 
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 \v 3 The crucible is for silver and the furnace is for gold,
 \q2 but Yahweh tests hearts.
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 \v 4 The evildoer pays attention to wicked lips;
 \q2 a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
 
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 \v 5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker
 \q2 and the one who rejoices at misfortune will not go unpunished.
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 \v 6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged
 \q2 and parents bring honor to their children.
 
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 \v 7 Eloquent speech is not suitable for a fool;
 \q2 much less are lying lips suitable for a prince.
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 \v 8 A bribe is like a magic stone to the one who gives it;
 \q2 wherever he turns, he succeeds.
 
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 \v 9 Whoever overlooks an offense seeks love,
 \q2 but the one who repeats a matter alienates close friends.
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 \v 10 A rebuke goes deeper into a person who has understanding
 \q2 than a hundred blows go into a fool.
 
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 \v 11 An evil person only seeks rebellion,
 \q2 so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
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 \v 12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
 \q2 than to meet a fool in his foolishness.
 
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 \v 13 When someone returns evil for good,
 \q2 evil will never leave his house.
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 \v 14 The beginning of conflict is like one who releases water everywhere,
 \q2 so walk away from the dispute before it has broken out.
 
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 \v 15 The person who acquits the wicked person and the person who condemns the righteous person—
 \q2 both are an abomination to Yahweh.
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 \v 16 Why should a fool pay money to learn about wisdom
 \q2 when he has no sense?
 
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 \v 17 A friend is loving at all times
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 \v 18 A man having no sense makes binding promises
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 \v 19 Whoever loves conflict loves sin;
 \q2 whoever who raises his door seeks destruction.
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 \v 20 A person who has a crooked heart finds nothing that is good;
 \q2 the one who has a perverse tongue falls into calamity.
 
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 \v 21 Whoever is the parent of a fool brings grief to himself;
 \q2 and the father of a fool has no joy.
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 \v 22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
 \q2 but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
 
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 \v 23 A wicked man accepts a secret bribe
 \q2 to pervert the ways of justice.
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 \v 24 The one who has understanding sets his face toward wisdom,
 \q2 but the eyes of a fool are set on the ends of the earth.
 
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 \v 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father
 \q2 and bitterness to the woman who bore him.
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 \v 26 Also, it is never good to punish the righteous;
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 \v 27 One who has knowledge uses few words
 \q2 and he who is cool of spirit has understanding.
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 \v 28 Even a fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent;
 \q2 when he keeps his mouth shut, he is considered to be intelligent.
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 \q2 and he quarrels with all sound wisdom.
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 \v 2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding,
 \q2 but only in revealing what is in his own heart.
 
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 \v 3 When a wicked person comes, contempt comes with him—
 \q2 along with shame and disgrace.
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 \v 4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters;
 \q2 the fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream.
 
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 \v 5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked person,
 \q2 nor to deny justice to the righteous person.
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 \v 6 A fool's lips bring him conflict
 \q2 and his mouth invites a beating.
 
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 \v 7 A fool's mouth is his ruin
 \q2 and he ensnares himself with his lips.
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 \v 8 The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels
 \q2 and they go down into the inner parts of the body.
 
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 \v 9 Also, one who is slack in his work
 \q2 is a brother to the one who destroys the most.
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 \v 10 The name of Yahweh is a strong tower;
 \q2 the righteous person runs into it and is safe.
 
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 \v 11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city
 \q2 and in his imagination it is like a high wall.
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 \v 12 Before his downfall a person's heart is proud,
 \q2 but humility comes before honor.
 
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 \v 13 One who answers before listening—
 \q2 it is his folly and shame.
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 \v 14 A person's spirit will endure sickness,
 \q2 but who can bear a broken spirit?
 
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 \v 15 The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge
 \q2 and the hearing of the wise seeks it out.
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 \v 16 A man's gift may open the way
 \q2 and bring him before an great men.
 
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 \v 17 The first to plead his case seems just
 \q2 until his opponent comes and examines him.
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 \v 18 Casting the lot settles disputes
 \q2 and separates strong opponents.
 
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 \v 19 An offended brother is harder to be won than a strong city,
 \q2 and quarrels are like the bars of a castle.
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 \v 20 From the fruit of his mouth one's stomach is filled;
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 \v 21 Death and life are controlled by the tongue,
 \q2 and those who love the tongue will eat its fruit.
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 \v 22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing
 \q2 and receives favor from Yahweh.
 
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 \v 23 A poor person pleads for mercy,
 \q2 but a rich person answers harshly.
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 \v 24 The one who claims many friends is brought to ruin by them,
 \q2 but there is a friend who comes closer than a brother.
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 \q2 than one who is perverse in speech and is a fool.
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 \v 2 Also, it is not good to have desire without knowledge
 \q2 and the one who runs too fast misses the path.
 
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 \v 3 A person's folly ruins his life
 \q2 and his heart rages against Yahweh.
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 \v 4 Wealth adds many friends,
 \q2 but a poor person is separated from his friends.
 
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 \v 5 A false witness will not go unpunished
 \q2 and he who breathes out lies will not escape.
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 \v 6 Many will ask for a favor from a generous person
 \q2 and everyone is a friend of the one who gives gifts.
 
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 \v 7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him;
 \q2 how much more do his friends who go far away from him!
 \q1 He pursues them with words, 
 \q2 but they are gone.
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 \v 8 He who gets wisdom loves his own life;
 \q2 he who keeps understanding will find what is good.
 
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 \v 9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
 \q2 but the one who breathes out lies will perish.
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 \v 10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury—
 \q2 much less for a slave to rule over princes.
 
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 \v 11 Discretion makes a person slow to anger
 \q2 and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
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 \v 12 The wrath of the king is like the roaring of a young lion,
 \q2 but his favor is like dew on the grass.
 
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 \v 13 A foolish son is ruin to his father
 \q2 and a quarreling wife is a constant dripping of water.
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 \v 14 A house and wealth are inherited from parents,
 \q2 but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
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 \v 15 Laziness throws a person into a deep sleep,
 \q2 but the one not willing to work will go hungry.
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 \v 16 The one who obeys the command guards his life,
 \q2 but the one who despises his ways will die.
 
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 \v 17 Whoever is gracious to the poor lends to Yahweh
 \q2 and he will repay him for what he has done.
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 \v 18 Discipline your son while there is hope
 \q2 and do not set your desire on putting him to death.
 
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 \v 19 A person with great anger must bear the penalty;
 \q2 if you rescue him, you will have to do it a second time.
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 \v 20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
 \q2 so you may become wise by the end of your life.
 
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 \v 21 Many are the plans in a person's heart,
 \q2 but it is the purpose of Yahweh that will stand.
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 \v 22 Loyalty is what a person desires
 \q2 and a poor person is better than a liar.
 
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 \v 23 Honor for Yahweh leads people to life;
 \q2 anyone who has it will rest satisfied and not afflicted by harm.
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 \v 24 The lazy person buries his hand in the dish;
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 \v 25 Strike a mocker, and the naive person will become prudent;
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 \v 26 The one who robs his father and drives his mother away
 \q2 is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
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 \v 27 If you cease to hear instruction, my son,
 \q2 you will stray from the words of knowledge.
 
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 \v 28 A corrupt witness mocks justice
 \q2 and the mouth of the wicked swallows iniquity.
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 \v 29 Judgments are ready for mockers
 \q2 and flogging for the backs of fools.
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 \v 1 Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler;
 \q2 whoever is led astray by drink is not wise.
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 \v 2 The fear of a king is like the fear of a young lion that is roaring;
 \q2 the one who makes him angry forfeits his life.
 
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 \v 3 It is an honor for anyone to avoid conflict,
 \q2 but every fool jumps into an argument.
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 \v 4 The lazy person does not plow in autumn;
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 \v 5 The purpose in a human heart is like deep water,
 \q2 but someone with understanding will draw it out.
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 \v 6 Many a person proclaims he is loyal,
 \q2 but who can find one who is faithful?
 
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 \v 7 The righteous person walks in his integrity,
 \q2 and his sons who follow after him will be blessed.
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 \v 8 A king who sits on the throne performing the duties of a judge
 \q2 is winnowing with his eyes all the evil that is before him.
 
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 \v 9 Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure;
 \q2 I am clean from my sin"?
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 \v 10 Differing weights and unequal measures—
 \q2 both are abominations to Yahweh.
 
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 \v 11 Even a youth is known by his actions,
 \q2 by whether his conduct is pure and upright.
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 \v 12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—
 \q2 Yahweh made them both.
 
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 \v 13 Do not love sleep or you will come to poverty;
 \q2 open your eyes and you will have plenty to eat.
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 \v 14 "Bad! Bad!" says the buyer,
 \q2 but when he goes away he boasts.
 
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 \v 15 There is gold and an abundance of costly stones,
 \q2 but lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
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 \v 16 Take a garment of one who has put up security for a stranger,
 \q2 and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for an immoral woman.
 
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 \v 17 Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet,
 \q2 but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.
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 \v 18 Plans are established by advice
 \q2 and only with wise guidance should you wage war.
 
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 \v 19 A slanderer reveals secrets,
 \q2 and so you should not associate with people who talk too much.
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 \v 20 If a person curses his father or his mother,
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 \v 21 An inheritance gained quickly at the beginning
 \q2 will not be blessed in the end.
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 \v 22 Do not say, "I will pay you back for this wrong!"
 \q2 Wait for Yahweh and he will rescue you.
 
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 \v 23 Unequal weights are an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 and deceptive scales are not good.
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 \v 24 A person's steps are directed by Yahweh;
 \q2 how then can he understand his way?
 
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 \v 25 It is a snare for a person to say rashly, "This thing is holy,"
 \q2 and begin to think about what it means only after making his vow.
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 \v 26 A wise king winnows the wicked
 \q2 and he turns a threshing wheel over them.
 
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 \v 27 The spirit of a person is the lamp of Yahweh,
 \q2 searching all his inmost parts.
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 \v 28 Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king;
 \q2 he makes his throne strong by love.
 
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 \v 29 The glory of young men is their strength
 \q2 and the splendor of old people is their gray hair.
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 \v 30 Blows that make a wound cleanse away evil
 \q2 and beatings make the innermost parts clean.
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 \v 1 The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of Yahweh;
 \q2 he turns it wherever he pleases.
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 \v 2 Every person's way is right in his own eyes,
 \q2 but it is Yahweh who weighs the hearts.
 
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 \v 3 To do what is right and just
 \q2 is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
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 \v 4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart—
 \2q the lamp of the wicked—are sin.
 
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 \v 5 The plans of the diligent lead only to prosperity,
 \q2 but everyone who acts too quickly comes only to poverty.
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 \v 6 Acquiring treasures by a lying tongue
 \q2 is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.
 
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 \v 7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away,
 \q2 for they refuse to do what is just.
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 \v 8 The way of a guilty person is crooked,
 \q2 but the one who is pure does what is right.
 
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 \v 9 It is better to live on a corner of the roof
 \q2 than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.
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 \v 10 The appetite of the wicked craves evil;
 \q2 his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
 
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 \v 11 When the mocker is punished, the naive become wise,
 \q2 and when the wise person is instructed, he lays hold of knowledge.
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 \v 12 The righteous person watches the house of the wicked person;
 \q2 he brings wicked people to disaster.
 
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 \v 13 The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor,
 \q2 he also will cry out, but he will not be answered.
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 \v 14 A gift in secret appeases anger
 \q2 and a concealed gift appeases strong wrath.
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 \v 15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous person,
 \q2 but it brings terror to workers of iniquity.
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 \v 16 The one who wanders from the way of understanding,
 \q2 he will rest in the assembly of the dead.
 
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 \v 17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
 \q2 the one who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
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 \v 18 A wicked person is ransom for the righteous,
 \q2 and the treacherous person is ransom for the upright.
 
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 \v 19 It is better to live in the desert
 \q2 than with a quarreling and angry wife.
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 \v 20 Desirable treasure and oil are kept in the dwelling of the wise,
 \q2 but a foolish person swallows it all up.
 
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 \v 21 The one who does right and is kind—
 \q2 this person finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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 \v 22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty ones,
 \q2 and he brings down the stronghold in which they trusted.
 
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 \v 23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
 \q2 keeps himself out of trouble.
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 \v 24 The proud and haughty person—"Mocker" is his name—
 \q2 acts with arrogant pride.
 
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 \v 25 The desire of the lazy person kills him,
 \q2 for his hands refuse to work.
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 \q2 but the righteous person gives and does not hold back.
 
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 \v 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
 \q2 it is even more detestable when he brings it with evil motives.
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 \v 28 A false witness will perish,
 \q2 but the one who listens will speak for all time.
 
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 \v 29 A wicked man makes his face hard,
 \q2 but the upright is certain about his ways. \f + \ft Some ancient copies of the Hebrew text have \fqa but the upright thinks about his way \fqa* . \f*
 
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 \v 30 There is no wisdom, there is no understanding, and there is no advice
 \q2 that can stand against Yahweh.
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 \v 31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
 \q2 but the victory belongs to Yahweh.
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 \v 1 A good name is to be chosen over great riches
 \q2 and favor is better than silver and gold.
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 \v 2 Rich and poor people have this in common—
 \q2 Yahweh is the maker of all of them.
 
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 \v 3 The prudent sees trouble and hides himself,
 \q2 but the naive go on and suffer because of it.
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 \v 4 The reward for humility and fear of Yahweh
 \q2 is riches, honor, and life.
 
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 \v 5 Thorns and snares lie in the path of the perverse;
 \q2 whoever guards his life will keep far from them.
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 \v 6 Teach a child the way he should go
 \q2 and when he is old he will not turn away from that instruction.
 
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 \v 7 Rich people rule over poor people
 \q2 and one who borrows is a slave to the one who lends.
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 \v 8 He who sows injustice will reap trouble
 \q2 and the rod of his fury will fade away.
 
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 \v 9 The one who has a generous eye will be blessed,
 \q2 for he shares his bread with the poor.
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 \v 10 Drive away the mocker, and out goes strife;
 \q2 disputes and dishonor will cease.
 
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 \v 11 The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious,
 \q2 he will have the king for his friend.
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 \v 12 The eyes of Yahweh keep watch over knowledge,
 \q2 but he overthrows the words of the treacherous.
 
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 \v 13 The lazy person says, "There is a lion in the street!
 \q2 I will be killed in the open places."
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 \v 14 The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit;
 \q2 Yahweh's anger is stirred up against anyone who falls into it.
 
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 \v 15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child,
 \q2 but the rod of discipline drives it far away.
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 \v 16 The one who oppresses poor people to increase his wealth,
 \q2 or gives to rich people, will come to poverty.
 
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 \v 17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise
 \q2 and apply your heart to my knowledge,
@@ -2575,6 +2961,7 @@
 \q2 to those who sent you?
 
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 \v 22 Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
 \q2 or crush the needy at the gate,
@@ -2583,6 +2970,7 @@
 \q2 and he will rob of life those who robbed them.
 
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 \v 24 Do not make a friend of someone who is ruled by anger
 \q2 and you must not go with one who rages,
@@ -2591,6 +2979,7 @@
 \q2 and entangle yourself in a snare.
 
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 \v 26 Do not be one who strikes hands in making a pledge,
 \q2 or who puts up security for debts.
@@ -2599,9 +2988,11 @@
 \q2 what could stop someone from taking away your bed from under you?
 
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 \v 28 Do not remove the ancient boundary stone
 \q2 that your fathers have set.
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 \v 29 Do you see a man skilled at his work? He will stand before kings;
 \q2 he will not stand before common people.
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 \q2 for it is the food of lies.
 
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 \v 4 Do not work too hard to gain wealth;
 \q2 be wise enough to know when to stop.
@@ -2628,6 +3020,7 @@
 \q2 and fly off to the sky.
 
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 \v 6 Do not eat the food of one with an evil eye—
 \q2 and do not crave his delicacies,
@@ -2641,9 +3034,11 @@
 \q2 and you will have wasted your compliments.
 
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 \v 9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
 \q2 for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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 \v 10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone
 \q2 or encroach on the fields of orphans,
@@ -2652,11 +3047,13 @@
 \q2 and he will plead their case against you.
 
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 \v 12 Apply your heart to instruction
 \q2 and your ears to words of knowledge.
 
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 \v 13 Do not withhold instruction from a child,
 \q2 for if you beat him with the rod, he will not die.
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 \q2 and save his soul from Sheol.
 
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 \v 15 My son, if your heart is wise,
 \q2 then my heart also will be glad;
@@ -2673,6 +3071,7 @@
 \q2 when your lips speak what is right.
 
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 \v 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
 \q2 but continue in the fear of Yahweh all the day.
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 \q2 and your hope will not be cut off.
 
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 \v 19 Hear—you!—my son, and be wise
 \q2 and direct your heart in the way.
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 \q2 and slumber will clothe them with rags.
 
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 \v 22 Listen to your father who begot you
 \q2 and do not despise your mother when she is old.
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 \q2 and let her who bore you rejoice.
 
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 \v 26 My son, give me your heart
 \q2 and let your eyes observe my ways.
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 \q2 and she increases the number of the treacherous among humanity.
 
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 \v 29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? 
 \q2 Who has strife? Who has complaining? 
@@ -2759,6 +3162,7 @@
 \q2 and their lips talk about trouble.
 
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 \v 3 Through wisdom a house is built
 \q2 and by understanding it is established.
@@ -2775,11 +3179,13 @@
 \q2 and with many advisors there is victory.
 
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 \v 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool;
 \q2 in the gate he does not open his mouth.
 
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 \v 8 There is one who plans to do evil—
 \q2 people call him a master of schemes.
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 \q2 and a mocker is an abomination to people.
 
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 \v 10 If you become weak with fear in the day of trouble,
 \q2 then your strength is small.
 
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 \v 11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death
 \q2 and hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter.
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 \q2 Will God not give to each one what he deserves?
 
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 \v 13 My son, eat honey because it is good,
 \q2 because the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.
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 \q2 and your hope will not be cut off.
 
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 \v 15 Do not lie in wait like the wicked person who attacks the house of the righteous person.
 \q2 Do not destroy his home!
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 \q2 but wicked people stumble at calamity.
 
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 \v 17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls
 \q2 and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles,
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 \q2 and turn away his wrath from him.
 
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 \v 19 Do not be angry because of evildoers,
 \q2 and do not envy wicked people,
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 \q2 and the lamp of wicked people will go out.
 
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 \v 21 Fear Yahweh, and fear the king, my son;
 \q2 do not associate with those who rebel against them,
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 \q2 and who knows the extent of the destruction that will come from both of them?
 
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 \v 23 These also are sayings of the wise.
 \q1 Partiality in judging a case at law is not good.
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 \q2 and gifts of goodness will come to them.
 
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 \v 26 The one who gives a straight answer
 \q2 gives a kiss on the lips.
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 \v 27 Prepare your outdoor work,
 \q2 and make everything ready for yourself in the field;
 \q2 after that, build your house.
 
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 \v 28 Do not bear witness against your neighbor without cause
 \q2 and do not deceive with your lips.
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 \q2 I will pay him back for what he has done."
 
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 \v 30 I went by the field of a lazy person,
 \q2 past the vineyard of the man having no sense.
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 \c 25
 \p
 \v 1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah.
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 \v 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
 \q2 but the glory of kings to search it out.
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 \v 1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,
 \q2 so a fool does not deserve honor.
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 \v 2 As the sparrow flutters and the swallow darts when they fly,
 \q2 so an undeserved curse does not alight.
 
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 \v 3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle is for the donkey
 \q2 and a rod is for the back of fools.
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 \v 4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
 \q2 or you will become like him.
 
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 \v 5 Answer a fool and join in on his folly,
 \q2 so he will not become wise in his own eyes.
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 \v 6 Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool
 \q2 cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
 
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 \v 7 Like the legs of a paralytic which hang down
 \q2 is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
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 \v 8 Like tying a stone in a sling
 \q2 is giving honor to a fool.
 
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 \v 9 Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard
 \q2 is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
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 \v 10 Like an archer who wounds all those around him
 \q2 is one who hires a fool or hires anyone who passes by.
 
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 \v 11 As a dog returns to his own vomit,
 \q2 so is a fool who repeats his folly.
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 \v 12 Do you see someone who is wise in his own eyes?
 \q2 There is more hope for a fool than for him.
 
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 \v 13 The lazy person says, "There is a lion on the road!
 \q2 There is a lion between the open places!"
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 \v 14 As the door turns on its hinges,
 \q2 so is the lazy person upon his bed.
 
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 \v 15 The lazy person puts his hand into the dish
 \q2 and yet he has no strength to lift it up to his mouth.
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 \v 16 The lazy person is wiser in his own eyes
 \q2 than seven men who respond with good judgment.
 
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 \v 17 Like one who takes hold of the ears of a dog
 \q2 is a passerby who becomes angry at a dispute that is not his own.
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 \q2 and says, "Was I not telling a joke?"
 
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 \v 20 For lack of wood, the fire goes out;
 \q2 and where there is no gossiper, quarreling ceases.
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 \v 21 As charcoal is to burning coals and wood is to fire,
 \q2 so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.
 
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 \v 22 The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels;
 \q2 they go down into the inner parts of the body.
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 \v 23 Like the glaze overlaying an earthen vessel,
 \q2 so are burning lips and an evil heart.
 
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 \v 24 One who hates others disguises his feelings with his lips
 \q2 and he lays up deceit within himself.
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 \q2 his wickedness will be revealed in the assembly.
 
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 \v 27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it
 \q2 and the stone will roll back on the one who pushed it.
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 \v 28 A lying tongue hates the people it crushes
 \q2 and a flattering mouth brings about ruin.
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 \q1
 \v 1 Do not boast about tomorrow,
 \q2 for you do not know what a day may bring.
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 \v 2 Let someone else praise you and not your own mouth;
 \q2 a stranger and not your own lips.
 
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 \v 3 Consider the heaviness of a stone and the weight of sand—
 \q2 the provocation of a fool is heavier than both.
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 \v 4 There is the cruelty of rage and the flood of anger,
 \q2 but who is able to stand before jealousy?
 
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 \v 5 Better is a rebuke that is clearly seen
 \q2 than hidden love.
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 \v 6 Faithful are the wounds caused by a friend,
 \q2 but many are the kisses of an enemy.
 
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 \v 7 A person who has eaten to the full rejects even a honeycomb,
 \q2 but to the hungry person, every bitter thing is sweet.
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 \v 8 Like a bird that wanders from its nest
 \q2 is a man who strays from where he lives.
 
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 \v 9 Perfume and incense make the heart rejoice,
 \q2 but the sweetness of a friend comes from his sincere counsel. \f + \ft Many modern translations have different interpretations of this difficult verse. \f*
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 \v 10 Do not abandon your friend and your friend's father,
 \q2 and do not go to your brother's house on the day of your calamity.
 \q2 Better is a neighbor who is nearby than a brother who is far away.
 
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 \v 11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice;
 \q2 then I will give back an answer to the one who mocks me.
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 \v 12 The prudent sees trouble and hides himself,
 \q2 but the naive go on and suffer for it.
 
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 \v 13 Take a garment of one who has put up security for a stranger,
 \q2 and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for an immoral woman.
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 \v 14 Whoever gives his neighbor a blessing with a loud voice early in the morning,
 \q2 that blessing will be considered to be a curse!
 
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 \v 15 A quarreling wife is like
 \q2 the constant dripping on a rainy day;
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 \v 16 restraining her is like restraining the wind,
 \q2 or trying to catch oil in your right hand.
 
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 \v 17 Iron sharpens iron;
 \q2 in the same way, a man sharpens his friend.
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 \v 18 The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
 \q2 and the one who protects his master will be honored.
 
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 \v 19 Just as water reflects a person's face,
 \q2 so a person's heart reflects the person.
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 \v 20 Just as Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied,
 \q2 so a man's eyes are never satisfied.
 
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 \v 21 A crucible is for silver and a furnace is for gold;
 \q2 and a person is tested when he is praised.
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 \v 22 Even if you crush a fool 
 \q2 with the pestle—along with the grain—
 \q2 yet his foolishness will not leave him.
 
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 \v 23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks
 \q2 and be concerned about your herds,
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 \q1
 \v 1 The wicked people run away when no one chases them,
 \q2 but righteous people are as bold as a young lion.
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 \v 2 Because of the transgression of a land, it has many rulers,
 \q2 but with a man of understanding and knowledge, it will last a long time.
 
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 \v 3 A poor person who oppresses other poor people
 \q2 is like a beating rain that leaves no food.
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 \v 4 Those who abandon the law praise wicked people,
 \q2 but those who keep the law fight against them.
 
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 \v 5 Evil men do not understand justice,
 \q2 but those who seek Yahweh understand everything.
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 \v 6 It is better for a poor person who walks in his integrity
 \q2 than for a rich person who is crooked in his ways.
 
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 \v 7 He who keeps the law is a son who has understanding,
 \q2 but one who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
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 \v 8 The one who makes his fortune by usury and interest
 \q2 gathers his wealth for another who will be gracious to the poor.
 
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 \v 9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law,
 \q2 even his prayer is an abomination.
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 \v 10 Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way
 \q2 will fall into his own pit,
 \q2 but the blameless will have a good inheritance.
 
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 \v 11 The rich person may be wise in his own eyes,
 \q2 but a poor person who has understanding will find him out.
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 \v 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
 \q2 but when the wicked arise, people are sought out.
 
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 \v 13 The one who hides his sins will not prosper,
 \q2but the one who confesses them and abandons them will be shown mercy.
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 \v 14 The one who always lives with reverence is blessed,
 \q2 but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.
 
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 \v 15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
 \q2 is a wicked ruler over poor people.
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 \v 16 The ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
 \q2 but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
 
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 \v 17 If a man is burdened with a person's blood,
 \q2 he will be a fugitive until death
 \q2 and no one will help him.
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 \v 18 Whoever walks with integrity will be kept safe,
 \q2 but the one whose way is crooked will suddenly fall.
 
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 \v 19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
 \q2 but whoever follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
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 \v 20 A faithful man will have great blessings,
 \q2 but the one who gets rich quickly will not go unpunished.
 
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 \v 21 It is not good to show partiality,
 \q2 but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
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 \v 22 A stingy man hurries after riches,
 \q2 but he does not know that poverty will come upon him.
 
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 \v 23 Whoever disciplines someone, afterward will find more favor from him
 \q2 than from the one who flatters him with his tongue.
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 \v 24 Whoever robs his father and his mother and says, "That is no sin,"
 \q2 he is the companion of the one who destroys.
 
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 \v 25 A greedy man stirs up conflict,
 \q2 but the one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
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 \v 26 One who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
 \q2 but whoever walks in wisdom will be delivered.
 
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 \v 27 The one who gives to the poor will lack nothing,
 \q2 but whoever closes his eyes to them will receive many curses.
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 \v 28 When the wicked arise, people hide themselves;
 \q2 but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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 \q1
 \v 1 A person who has received many rebukes but who stiffens his neck
 \q2 will be broken in a moment beyond healing.
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 \v 2 When righteous people increase, the people rejoice,
 \q2 but when a wicked person is the ruler, the people sigh.
 
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 \v 3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
 \q2 but he who keeps company with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
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 \v 4 The king establishes the land by justice,
 \q2 but the one who demands bribes throws it down.
 
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 \v 5 A man who flatters his neighbor
 \q2 is spreading a net for his feet.
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 \v 6 In the sin of an evil person is a trap,
 \q2 but the righteous person sings and rejoices.
 
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 \v 7 The righteous person knows the rights of the poor;
 \q2 the wicked person does not understand such knowledge.
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 \v 8 Mockers set a city on fire,
 \q2 but those who are wise turn away wrath.
 
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 \v 9 When a wise person has a legal dispute with a fool,
 \q2 he rages and laughs, and there will be no rest.
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 \v 10 Men of bloodshed hate the one who is blameless
 \q2 and seek the life of the upright.
 
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 \v 11 A fool brings forth all his spirit,
 \q2 but a wise man soothes it back.
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 \v 12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
 \q2 all his officials will be wicked.
 
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 \v 13 The poor person and the oppressor are similar,
 \q2 for Yahweh gives light to the eyes of them both.
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 \v 14 If a king judges the poor by the truth,
 \q2 his throne will be established forever.
 
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 \v 15 The rod and correction give wisdom,
 \q2 but a child freed from discipline puts his mother to shame.
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 \v 16 When wicked people are in power, transgression increases,
 \q2 but righteous people will see the downfall of those wicked people.
 
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 \v 17 Discipline your son and he will give you rest;
 \q2 he will bring delight into your life.
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 \v 18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people run wild,
 \q2 but the one who keeps the law is blessed.
 
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 \v 19 A slave will not be corrected by words,
 \q2 for though he understands, there will be no response.
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 \v 20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
 \q2 There is more hope for a fool than for him.
 
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 \v 21 One who pampers his slave from youth,
 \q2 at the end of it there will be trouble.
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 \v 22 An angry person stirs up strife
 \q2 and a master of rage commits many sins.
 
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 \v 23 A person's pride brings him low,
 \q2 but one who has a humble spirit will be given honor.
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 \v 24 One who shares with a thief hates his own life;
 \q2 he hears the curse and says nothing.
 
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 \v 25 The fear of man makes a snare,
 \q2 but the one who trusts in Yahweh will be protected.
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 \v 26 Many are those who seek the face of the ruler,
 \q2 but from Yahweh is justice for a person.
 
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 \v 27 An unjust man is an abomination to righteous people,
 \q2 but the one whose way is upright is an abomination to the wicked person.
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 \c 30
 \p
 \v 1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden.
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 \q1 This man declares to Ithiel, 
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 \q2 to Ithiel and Ucal: \f + \ft The second line of some ancient Greek translations of the ancient Hebrew reads \fqa This man declares: I am weary. I am weary and helpless. \fqa* They appear to have translated the Hebrew names \fqa Ithiel \fqa* and \fqa Ucal \fqa* into the Greek as \fqa weary \fqa* and \fqa helpless \fqa* . \f*
 \q1
 \v 2 Surely I am more like an animal than any human
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 \q2 Surely you know!
 
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 \v 5 Every word of God is tested;
 \q2 he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
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 \q2 or he will discipline you, and you will be proved to be a liar.
 
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 \v 7 Two things I ask of you;
 \q2 do not withhold them from me before I die:
@@ -3505,11 +4026,13 @@
 \q2 and profane the name of my God.
 
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 \v 10 Do not slander a slave before his master,
 \q2 or he will curse you and you will be held guilty.
 
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 \v 11 There is a generation that curses their father
 \q2 and does not bless their mother.
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 \q2 and the needy from among humanity.
 
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 \v 15 The leech has two daughters: 
 \q2 "Give and give" they cry.
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 \q1 There are three things that are never satisfied,
 \q2 four that never say, "Enough":
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 \v 16 Sheol; the barren womb;
 \q2 land that is never satisfied with water;
 \q2 and the fire that never says, "Enough!"
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 \v 17 The eye that mocks a father
 \q2 and scorns obedience to a mother
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 \q2 and will be eaten by the vultures.
 
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 \v 18 There are three things that are too wonderful for me,
 \q2 four that I do not understand:
@@ -3554,12 +4081,14 @@
 \q2 and the way of a man with a young woman.
 
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 \v 20 This is the way of an adulteress:
 \q2 she eats and she wipes her mouth
 \q2 and says, "I have not behaved wickedly."
 
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 \v 21 Under three things the earth trembles,
 \q2 and under four it cannot bear up:
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 \q2 and a slave girl when she takes the place of her mistress.
 
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 \v 24 Four things on earth are small
 \q2 and yet they are very wise:
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 \q2 yet it is found in kings' palaces.
 
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 \v 29 There are three things that are stately in their stride
 \q2 and four that are stately in how they walk:
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 \q2 and a king whose soldiers are beside him.
 
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 \v 32 If you have been foolish, exalting yourself,
 \q2 or if you have been devising evil—
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 \c 31
 \p
 \v 1 The words of King Lemuel—a burden his mother taught him.
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 \v 2 What, my son? What is it, son of my womb?
 \q2 What do you want, son of my vows?
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 \q2 or your ways to those who destroy kings.
 
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 \v 4 It is not for kings, Lemuel, 
 \q2 it is not for kings to drink wine,
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 \q2 and he will not remember his trouble.
 
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 \v 8 Speak for those who cannot speak,
 \q2 for the causes of all who are perishing.
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 \q2 and plead the cause of poor and needy people.
 
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 \v 10 Who can find a capable wife?
 \q2 Her value is far more than jewels.