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the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 14
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Proverbs 14:1
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Every wise woman builds her house,(a) but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.(b)
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Proverbs 14:2
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Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord ,(c) but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.(d)
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Proverbs 14:3
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The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,[a] but the lips of the wise protect them.(e)
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Proverbs 14:4
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Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,[b] but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of an ox.
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Proverbs 14:5
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An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies.(f)
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Proverbs 14:6
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A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.
Proverbs 14:7
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Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.(g)
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Proverbs 14:8
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The sensible man's wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 14:9
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Fools mock at making restitution,[c] but there is goodwill among the upright.
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Proverbs 14:10
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The heart knows its own bitterness, and no outsider shares in its joy.
Proverbs 14:11
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The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will stand.[d](h)
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Proverbs 14:12
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There is a way that seems right to a man,(i) but its end is the way to death.(j)
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Proverbs 14:13
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Even in laughter a heart may be sad, and joy may end in grief.(k)
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Proverbs 14:14
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The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves, and a good man, what his deeds deserve.(l)
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Proverbs 14:15
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The inexperienced one believes anything,(m) but the sensible one watches[e] his steps.
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Proverbs 14:16
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A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,(n) but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[f]
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Proverbs 14:17
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A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a man who schemes is hated.(o)
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Proverbs 14:18
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The inexperienced inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:19
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The evil bow before those who are good, the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:20
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A poor man is hated even by his neighbor,(p) but there are many who love the rich.(q)
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Proverbs 14:21
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The one who despises his neighbor sins,(r) but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.(s)
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Proverbs 14:22
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Don't those who plan evil go astray?(t) But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.(u)
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Proverbs 14:23
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There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk[g] leads only to poverty.(v)
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Proverbs 14:24
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The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
Proverbs 14:25
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A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.(w)
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Proverbs 14:26
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In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge.(x)
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Proverbs 14:27
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The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.(y)
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Proverbs 14:28
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A large population is a king's splendor, but a shortage of people is a ruler's devastation.
Proverbs 14:29
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A patient person shows great understanding,(z) but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
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Proverbs 14:30
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A tranquil heart is life to the body,(aa) but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.(ab)
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Proverbs 14:31
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The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,(ac) but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.(ad)
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Proverbs 14:32
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The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin,(ae) but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.(af)
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Proverbs 14:33
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Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;(ag) she is known[h] even among fools.
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Proverbs 14:34
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Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.(ah)
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Proverbs 14:35
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A king favors a wise servant,(ai) but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
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