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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
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The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
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The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
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A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
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The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
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The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
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The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
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Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
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11.
Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD--how much more the hearts of men!
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A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
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A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
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The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
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All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
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Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
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Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.
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A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
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The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
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20.
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
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21.
Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.
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22.
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
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A man finds joy in giving an apt reply--and how good is a timely word!
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24.
The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.
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25.
The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact.
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26.
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.
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A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.
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The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
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The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
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30.
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
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He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
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32.
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
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The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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