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Monday, July 1st, 2024
the Week of Proper 8 / Ordinary 13
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Proverbs 13:21
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You are in for trouble if you sin, but you will be rewarded if you live right.
Proverbs 14:3
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Proud fools are punished for their stupid talk, but sensible talk can save your life.
Proverbs 15:14
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Anyone with good sense is eager to learn more, but fools are hungry for foolishness.
Proverbs 15:22
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Without good advice everything goes wrong— it takes careful planning for things to go right.
Proverbs 15:27
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Being greedy causes trouble for your family, but you protect yourself by refusing bribes.
Proverbs 16:4
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The Lord has a reason for everything he does, and he lets evil people live only to be punished.
Proverbs 17:7
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It sounds strange for a fool to talk sensibly, but it's even worse for a ruler to tell lies.
Proverbs 17:16
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Why should fools have money for an education when they refuse to learn?
Proverbs 18:10
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The Lord is a mighty tower where his people can run for safety—
Proverbs 18:23
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The poor must beg for help, but the rich can give a harsh reply.
Proverbs 19:10
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It isn't right for a fool to live in luxury or for a slave to rule in place of a king.
Proverbs 19:17
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Caring for the poor is lending to the Lord , and you will be well repaid.
Proverbs 20:16
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You deserve to lose your coat if you loan it to someone to guarantee payment for the debt of a stranger.
Proverbs 20:28
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Rulers are protected by God's mercy and loyalty, but they must be merciful for their kingdoms to last.
Proverbs 21:13
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If you won't help the poor, don't expect to be heard when you cry out for help.
Proverbs 21:17
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Heavy drinkers and others who live only for pleasure will lose all they have.
Proverbs 21:28
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If you tell lies in court, you are done for; only a reliable witness can do the job.
Proverbs 21:31
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Even if your army has horses ready for battle, the Lord will always win.
Proverbs 22:21
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You can trust them completely to give you the right words for those in charge of you.
Proverbs 22:29
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-5- If you do your job well, you will work for a ruler and never be a slave.
 
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