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Monday, September 16th, 2024
the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 14-16

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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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Proverbs 15:1
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A gentle answer turns away anger,(a) but a harsh word stirs up wrath.(b)
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Proverbs 15:2
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The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.(c)
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Proverbs 15:3
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The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good.(d)
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Proverbs 15:4
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The tongue that heals is a tree of life,(e) but a devious tongue[a] breaks the spirit.
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Proverbs 15:5
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A fool despises his father's discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible.(f)
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Proverbs 15:6
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The house of the righteous has great wealth, but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:7
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The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:8
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The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord ,(g) but the prayer of the upright is His delight.(h)
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Proverbs 15:9
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The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.(i)
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Proverbs 15:10
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Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:11
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Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord (j)— how much more, human hearts.(k)
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Proverbs 15:12
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A mocker doesn't love one who corrects him;(l) he will not consult the wise.
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Proverbs 15:13
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A joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.(m)
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Proverbs 15:14
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A discerning mind seeks knowledge,(n) but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.(o)
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Proverbs 15:15
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All the days of the oppressed are miserable, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:16
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Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure with turmoil.(p)
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Proverbs 15:17
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Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox(q) with hatred.(r)
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Proverbs 15:18
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A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict,(s) but a man slow to anger(t) calms strife.
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Proverbs 15:19
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A slacker's way is like a thorny hedge, but the path of the upright is a highway.(u)
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Proverbs 15:20
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A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.(v)
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Proverbs 15:21
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Foolishness brings joy to one without sense, but a man with understanding walks a straight path.(w)
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Proverbs 15:22
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Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.(x)
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Proverbs 15:23
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A man takes joy in giving an answer;[b] and a timely word—how good that is!(y)
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Proverbs 15:24
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For the discerning the path of life leads upward, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
Proverbs 15:25
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The Lord destroys the house of the proud, but He protects the widow's territory.(z)
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Proverbs 15:26
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The Lord detests the plans of an evil man, but pleasant words are pure.(aa)
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Proverbs 15:27
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The one who profits dishonestly(ab) troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live.(ac)
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Proverbs 15:28
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The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,(ad) but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.(ae)
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Proverbs 15:29
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The Lord is far from the wicked,(af) but He hears the prayer of the righteous.(ag)
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Proverbs 15:30
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Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens[c] the bones.(ah)
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Proverbs 15:31
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One who[d] listens to life-giving rebukes(ai) will be at home among the wise.
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Proverbs 15:32
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Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,(aj) but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.[e](ak)
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Proverbs 15:33
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The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor.(al)
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Proverbs 16:1
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The reflections of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord .(a)
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Proverbs 16:2
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All a man's ways seem right to him, but the Lord evaluates the motives.[a](b)
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Proverbs 16:3
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Commit your activities to the Lord , and your plans will be achieved.(c)
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Proverbs 16:4
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The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster.(d)
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Proverbs 16:5
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Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord ;(e) be assured,[b] he will not go unpunished.(f)
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Proverbs 16:6
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Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,(g) and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord .(h)
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Proverbs 16:7
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When a man's ways please the Lord , He[c] makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.(i)
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Proverbs 16:8
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Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.(j)
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Proverbs 16:9
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A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.(k)
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Proverbs 16:10
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God's verdict is on the lips of a king;[d](l) his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.(m)
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Proverbs 16:11
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Honest balances and scales are the Lord 's; all the weights in the bag[e] are His concern.(n)
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Proverbs 16:12
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Wicked behavior[f] is detestable to kings,(o) since a throne is established through righteousness.(p)
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Proverbs 16:13
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Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly.
Proverbs 16:14
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A king's fury is a messenger of death, but a wise man appeases it.(q)
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Proverbs 16:15
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When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
Proverbs 16:16
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Get wisdom— how much better it is than gold! And get understanding— it is preferable to silver.(r)
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Proverbs 16:17
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The highway of the upright(s) avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life.(t)
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Proverbs 16:18
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Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.(u)
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Proverbs 16:19
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Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble[g](v) than to divide plunder with the proud.(w)
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Proverbs 16:20
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The one who understands a matter finds success,(x) and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(y)
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Proverbs 16:21
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Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech[h] increases learning.(z)
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Proverbs 16:22
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Insight is a fountain of life(aa) for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
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Proverbs 16:23
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A wise heart instructs its mouth and increases learning with its speech.[i](ab)
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Proverbs 16:24
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Pleasant words are a honeycomb:(ac) sweet to the taste[j] and health to the body.[k](ad)
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Proverbs 16:25
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.(ae)
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Proverbs 16:26
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A worker's appetite works for him because his hunger[l] urges him on.
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Proverbs 16:27
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A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.(af)
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Proverbs 16:28
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A contrary man spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.(ag)
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Proverbs 16:29
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A violent man lures his neighbor,(ah) leading him in a way that is not good.(ai)
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Proverbs 16:30
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The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions; the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.(aj)
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Proverbs 16:31
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Gray hair is a glorious crown;(ak) it is found in the way of righteousness.(al)
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Proverbs 16:32
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Patience is better than power, and controlling one's temper,[m] than capturing a city.(am)
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Proverbs 16:33
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The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord .(an)
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