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To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
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All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
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Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
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The LORD works out everything for his own ends--even the wicked for a day of disaster.
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The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
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Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
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When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
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Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
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In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
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The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.
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Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
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Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
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Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.
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A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.
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When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
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How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
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The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life.
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Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
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Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
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Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
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The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
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Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.
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A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.
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Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
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The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on.
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A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
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A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.
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A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
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30.
He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
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Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.
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Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
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The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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