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OT Text: ALE BHS MAS WLC RAH SWE | NT Texts: NA26 WH PES

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Proverbs 10:1

The ^(C1)proverbs of Solomon. ^(C2)A wise son makes a father glad, But ^(C3)a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

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Proverbs 10:2

^(F1)^(C1)Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, But righteousness rescues from death.

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Proverbs 10:3

The LORD ^(C1)will not allow the ^(F1)righteous to hunger, But He ^(C2)will ^(F2)reject the craving of the wicked.

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Proverbs 10:4

Poor is one who works with ^(F1)a lazy hand, But the ^(C1)hand of the diligent makes rich.

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Proverbs 10:5

He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 10:6

^(C1)Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But ^(C2)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

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Proverbs 10:7

The ^(C1)mentioning of the righteous is a blessing, But ^(C2)the name of the wicked will rot.

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Proverbs 10:8

The ^(C1)wise of heart will receive commands, But ^(F1)a babbling fool will come to ruin.

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Proverbs 10:9

One ^(C1)who walks in integrity walks securely, But ^(C2)one who perverts his ways will be found out.

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Proverbs 10:10

He ^(C1)who winks the eye causes trouble, And ^(F1)^(C2)a babbling fool will come to ruin.

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Proverbs 10:11

The ^(C1)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But ^(C2)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

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Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, But ^(C1)love covers all offenses.

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Proverbs 10:13

On ^(C1)the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But ^(C2)a rod is for the back of him who has no ^(F1)sense.

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Proverbs 10:14

Wise people ^(C1)store up knowledge, But with ^(C2)the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.

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Proverbs 10:15

The ^(C1)rich person's wealth is his ^(F1)fortress, The ^(C2)ruin of the poor is their poverty.

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Proverbs 10:16

The ^(F1)^(C1)wages of the righteous is life, The income of the wicked, punishment.

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Proverbs 10:17

One who ^(C1)is on the path of life follows instruction, But one who ignores a rebuke goes astray.

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Proverbs 10:18

One ^(C1)who conceals hatred has lying lips, And one who spreads slander is a fool.

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Proverbs 10:19

When there are ^(C1)many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But ^(C2)one who restrains his lips is wise.

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Proverbs 10:20

The tongue of the righteous is like ^(C1)choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little.

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Proverbs 10:21

The ^(C1)lips of the righteous feed many, But fools ^(C2)die for lack of ^(F1)understanding.

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Proverbs 10:22

It is the ^(C1)blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it.

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Proverbs 10:23

Doing wickedness is like ^(C1)sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.

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Proverbs 10:24

What ^(C1)the wicked fears will come upon him, But the ^(C2)desire of the righteous will be granted.

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Proverbs 10:25

When the ^(C1)whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the ^(C2)righteous has an everlasting foundation.

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Proverbs 10:26

Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the ^(F1)^(C1)lazy one to those who send him.

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Proverbs 10:27

The ^(C1)fear of the LORD prolongs ^(F1)life, But the ^(C2)years of the wicked will be shortened.

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Proverbs 10:28

The ^(C1)hope of the righteous is gladness, But the ^(C2)expectation of the wicked perishes.

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Proverbs 10:29

The ^(C1)way of the LORD is a stronghold for the upright, But ^(C2)ruin to the workers of injustice.

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Proverbs 10:30

The ^(C1)righteous will never be shaken, But ^(C2)the wicked will not live in the land.

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Proverbs 10:31

The ^(C1)mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the ^(C2)perverted tongue will be cut out.

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Proverbs 10:32

The lips of the righteous know ^(C1)what is acceptable, But the ^(C2)mouth of the wicked, what is perverted.

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Proverbs 11:1

A ^(C1)false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a ^(C2)just weight is His delight.

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Proverbs 11:2

When ^(C1)pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom.

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Proverbs 11:3

The ^(C1)integrity of the upright will guide them, But the ^(C2)perversity of the treacherous will destroy them.

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Proverbs 11:4

^(C1)Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But ^(C2)righteousness rescues from death.

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Proverbs 11:5

The ^(C1)righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way, But ^(C2)the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

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Proverbs 11:6

The righteousness of the upright will rescue them, But the treacherous will ^(C1)be caught by their own greed.

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Proverbs 11:7

When a wicked person dies, his ^(C1)expectation will perish, And the ^(C2)hope of strong people perishes.

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Proverbs 11:8

The righteous is rescued from trouble, But the wicked ^(F1)takes his place.

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Proverbs 11:9

With his ^(C1)mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the ^(C2)righteous will be rescued.

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Proverbs 11:10

When things ^(C1)go well for the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

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Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked, it is torn down.

Proverbs 11:12

One who despises his neighbor lacks ^(F1)sense, But a person of understanding keeps silent.

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Proverbs 11:13

One ^(C1)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is ^(F1)trustworthy ^(C2)conceals a matter.

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Proverbs 11:14

Where there is no ^(C1)guidance the people fall, But in an abundance of counselors there is ^(F1)victory.

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Proverbs 11:15

One who is a ^(C1)guarantor for a stranger will certainly suffer for it, But one who hates ^(F1)being a guarantor is secure.

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Proverbs 11:16

A ^(C1)gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.

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Proverbs 11:17

A ^(C1)merciful person does ^(F1)himself good, But the cruel person ^(F2)does himself harm.

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Proverbs 11:18

A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who ^(C1)sows righteousness gets a true reward.

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Proverbs 11:19

One who is steadfast in ^(C1)righteousness attains life, But ^(C2)one who pursues evil attains his own death.

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Proverbs 11:20

The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the ^(C1)blameless in their ^(F1)walk are His ^(C2)delight.

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Proverbs 11:21

^(F1)Be assured, the evil person will not go unpunished, But the ^(F2)descendants of the righteous will be rescued.

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Proverbs 11:22

As a ^(C1)ring of gold in a pig's snout So is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

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Proverbs 11:23

The desire of the righteous is only good, But the ^(C1)expectation of the wicked is wrath.

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Proverbs 11:24

There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in poverty.

Proverbs 11:25

A ^(F1)^(C1)generous person will be ^(F2)prosperous, And one who ^(C2)gives others plenty of water will himself be given plenty.

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Proverbs 11:26

One who withholds grain, the ^(C1)people will curse him, But ^(C2)blessing will be on the head of him who ^(C3)sells it.

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Proverbs 11:27

One who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But ^(C1)one who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

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Proverbs 11:28

One who ^(C1)trusts in his riches will fall, But ^(C2)the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.

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Proverbs 11:29

One who ^(C1)troubles his own house will ^(C2)inherit wind, And ^(C3)the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.

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Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is ^(C1)a tree of life, And ^(C2)one who is wise ^(F1)gains souls.

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Proverbs 11:31

If ^(C1)the righteous will be repaid on the earth, How much more the wicked and the sinner!

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Proverbs 12:1

One who loves ^(F1)discipline loves knowledge, But one who hates rebuke is stupid.

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Proverbs 12:2

A ^(C1)good person will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a person ^(F1)who devises evil.

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Proverbs 12:3

A person will ^(C1)not be established by wickedness, But the root of the ^(C2)righteous will not be moved.

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Proverbs 12:4

An ^(F1)^(C1)excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like ^(C2)rottenness in his bones.

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Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

Proverbs 12:6

The ^(C1)words of the wicked wait in ambush for blood, But the ^(C2)mouth of the upright will rescue them.

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Proverbs 12:7

The ^(C1)wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the ^(C2)house of the righteous will stand.

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Proverbs 12:8

A person will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse ^(F1)mind will be despised.

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Proverbs 12:9

Better is one who is lightly esteemed and has a servant, Than one who honors himself and lacks bread.

Proverbs 12:10

A ^(C1)righteous person has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

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Proverbs 12:11

One ^(C1)who works his land will have plenty of bread, But one who pursues worthless things lacks ^(F1)sense.

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Proverbs 12:12

The ^(C1)wicked person desires the ^(F1)plunder of evil people, But the root of the righteous ^(C2)yields fruit.

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Proverbs 12:13

^(F1)An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips, But the ^(C1)righteous will escape from trouble.

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Proverbs 12:14

A person will be ^(C1)satisfied with good by the fruit of his ^(F1)words, And the ^(C2)deeds of a person's hands will return to him.

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Proverbs 12:15

The ^(C1)way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a person who listens to advice is wise.

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Proverbs 12:16

A ^(C1)fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor.

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Proverbs 12:17

One who declares truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.

Proverbs 12:18

There is one who ^(C1)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the ^(C2)tongue of the wise brings healing.

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Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips will endure forever, But a ^(C1)lying tongue is only for a moment.

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Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

Proverbs 12:21

^(C1)No harm happens to the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.

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Proverbs 12:22

^(C1)Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

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Proverbs 12:23

A ^(C1)prudent person conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the diligent will rule, But the ^(F1)lazy hand will be ^(C1)put to forced labor.

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Proverbs 12:25

^(C1)Anxiety in a person's heart weighs it down, But a ^(C2)good word makes it glad.

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Proverbs 12:26

The righteous person is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 12:27

^(F1)A lazy person does not ^(F2)roast his prey, But the ^(C1)precious possession of a person is diligence.

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Proverbs 12:28

^(C1)In the way of righteousness there is life, And in its pathway there is no death.

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