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Proverbs 21:1
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The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He (C1)turns it wherever He pleases.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Ezra 6:22;
Proverbs 21:2
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(C1)Every person's way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD (C2)examines the hearts.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 16:2; (C2) - Proverbs 16:2; Luke 16:15;
Proverbs 21:3
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To do (C1)righteousness and justice Is preferred by the LORD more than sacrifice.
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Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Samuel 15:22; Proverbs 15:8; Isaiah 1:11, 16; Hosea 6:6; Micah 6:7, 8;
Proverbs 21:4
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Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The (C1)lamp of the wicked, is sin.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 24:20; Luke 11:34;
Proverbs 21:5
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The plans of the (C1)diligent certainly lead to advantage, But everyone (C2)who is in a hurry certainly comes to poverty.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 10:4; (C2) - Proverbs 28:22;
Proverbs 21:6
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The (C1)acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the (F1)pursuit of (C2)death.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit seekers;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 13:11; (C2) - Proverbs 8:36;
Proverbs 21:7
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The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, Because they (C1)refuse to act with justice.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Amos 5:7; Micah 3:9;
Proverbs 21:8
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The way of a guilty person is (C1)crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 2:15;
Proverbs 21:9
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It is better to live on a corner of a roof Than (F1)in a house shared with a contentious woman.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit with a woman of contentions and a house of association;
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Proverbs 21:10
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The soul of the wicked desires evil; His (C1)neighbor is shown no compassion in his eyes.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 52:3; Proverbs 2:14;
Proverbs 21:11
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When the (C1)scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 19:25;
Proverbs 21:12
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The (F1)righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Bringing the (C1)wicked to ruin.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or Righteous One;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 14:11;
Proverbs 21:13
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One who (C1)shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor Will also call out himself, and not be (C2)answered.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Matthew 18:30; 1 John 3:17; (C2) - James 2:13;
Proverbs 21:14
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A (C1)gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe (F1)in an inside pocket, strong wrath.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 18:16;
Proverbs 21:15
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The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But (C1)terror to those who practice injustice.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 10:29;
Proverbs 21:16
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A person who wanders from the way of understanding Will (C1)rest in the assembly of the (F1)dead.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit departed spirits;
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 49:14;
Proverbs 21:17
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One who (C1)loves pleasure will become a poor person; One who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 23:21;
Proverbs 21:18
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The wicked is a (C1)ransom for the righteous, And the (C2)treacherous is in the place of the upright.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Isaiah 43:3; (C2) - Proverbs 11:8;
Proverbs 21:19
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(C1)It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and irritating woman.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 21:9;
Proverbs 21:20
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There is precious (C1)treasure and oil in the home of the wise, But a foolish person (C2)swallows it up.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 112:3; Proverbs 8:21; (C2) - Job 20:15, 18;
Proverbs 21:21
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One who (C1)pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 15:9; Matthew 5:6; 1 Corinthians 15:58;
Proverbs 21:22
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A (C1)wise person scales the city of the mighty And brings down the (F1)stronghold in which they trust.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit strength of trust;
Cross References:  (C1) - 2 Samuel 5:6; Proverbs 24:5; Ecclesiastes 7:19;
Proverbs 21:23
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One who (C1)guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 12:13; James 3:2;
Proverbs 21:24
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"Proud," "Arrogant," "(C1)Scoffer," are his names, One who acts with (C2)insolent pride.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 1:1; Proverbs 1:22; Isaiah 29:20; (C2) - Isaiah 16:6; Jeremiah 48:29;
Proverbs 21:25
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The (C1)desire of the (F1)lazy one puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit idle;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 13:4;
Proverbs 21:26
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All day long he (F1)is craving, While the righteous (C1)gives and does not hold back.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit desires desire;
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 37:26; Matthew 5:42; Ephesians 4:28;
Proverbs 21:27
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The (C1)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 15:8; Isaiah 66:3; Jeremiah 6:20; Amos 5:22;
Proverbs 21:28
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A (C1)false witness will perish, But a person who listens will speak forever.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 19:5, 9;
Proverbs 21:29
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A wicked person (F1)(C1)displays a bold face, But as for the (C2)upright, he makes his way sure.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit makes firm with his face;
Cross References:  (C1) - Ecclesiastes 8:1; (C2) - Psalms 119:5; Proverbs 11:5;
Proverbs 21:30
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There is (C1)no wisdom, no understanding, And no (F1)plan against the LORD.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or advice;
Cross References:  (C1) - Jeremiah 9:23; Acts 5:38, 39; 1 Corinthians 3:19, 20;
Proverbs 21:31
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The (C1)horse is prepared for the day of battle, But the (C2)victory belongs to the LORD.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 20:7; Isaiah 31:1; (C2) - Psalms 3:8; Jeremiah 3:23; 1 Corinthians 15:57;
Proverbs 22:1
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A (C1)good name is to be more desired than great wealth; Favor is better than silver and gold.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 10:7; Ecclesiastes 7:1;
Proverbs 22:2
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The rich and the poor (F1)have a common bond, The LORD is the (C1)Maker of them all.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit meet together;
Cross References:  (C1) - Job 31:15; Proverbs 14:31;
Proverbs 22:3
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A (C1)prudent person sees evil and hides himself, But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 14:16; Isaiah 26:20;
Proverbs 22:4
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The reward of humility and (F1)the fear of the LORD Are riches, honor, and life.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or reverence for;
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Proverbs 22:5
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(C1)Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; One who guards himself will be far from them.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 15:19;
Proverbs 22:6
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(C1)Train up a child (F1)in the way he should go, Even when he grows older he will not abandon it.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit according to his way;
Cross References:  (C1) - Ephesians 6:4;
Proverbs 22:7
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The (C1)rich rules over the poor, And the borrower becomes the lender's slave.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 18:23; James 2:6;
Proverbs 22:8
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One who (C1)sows injustice will reap disaster, And the (C2)rod of his fury will perish.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Job 4:8; (C2) - Psalms 125:3;
Proverbs 22:9
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One who (F1)is (C1)generous will be blessed, Because he (C2)gives some of his food to the poor.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit has a good eye;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 19:17; 2 Corinthians 9:6; (C2) - Luke 14:13;
Proverbs 22:10
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(C1)Drive out the scoffer, and strife will leave, Even quarreling and dishonor will cease.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Genesis 21:9, 10; Proverbs 18:6;
Proverbs 22:11
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One who loves (C1)purity of heart And (F1)whose speech is (C2)gracious, the king is his friend.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit has grace on his lips;
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 24:4; Matthew 5:8; (C2) - Proverbs 14:35;
Proverbs 22:12
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The eyes of the LORD protect knowledge, But He overthrows the words of the treacherous person.
Proverbs 22:13
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The (F1)(C1)lazy one says, "There is a lion outside; I will be killed in the streets!"
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit idle;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 26:13;
Proverbs 22:14
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The mouth of (F1)(C1)an adulteress is a deep pit; He who is (C2)cursed of the LORD will fall (F2)into it.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit strange woman; (F2) - Lit there;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 2:16; (C2) - Ecclesiastes 7:26;
Proverbs 22:15
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Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The (C1)rod of discipline will remove it far from him.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 13:24;
Proverbs 22:16
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One (C1)who oppresses the poor to make (F1)more for himself, Or gives to the rich, (C2)will only come to poverty.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit much;
Cross References:  (C1) - Ecclesiastes 5:8; James 2:13; (C2) - Proverbs 28:22;
Proverbs 22:17
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(C1)Extend your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge;
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 5:1;
Proverbs 22:18
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For it will be (C1)pleasant if you keep them within you, (F1)So that they may be ready on your lips.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit They together;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 2:10;
Proverbs 22:19
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So that your (C1)trust may be in the LORD, I have (F1)taught you today, you indeed.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit made you know;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 3:5;
Proverbs 22:20
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Have I not written to you (F1)(C1)excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or previous;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 8:6;
Proverbs 22:21
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To make you (C1)know the (F1)certainty of the words of truth, So that you may (F2)(C2)correctly answer him who sent you?
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit truth; (F2) - Lit return words of truth;
Cross References:  (C1) - Luke 1:3, 4; (C2) - Proverbs 25:13; 1 Peter 3:15;
Proverbs 22:22
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(C1)Do not rob the poor because he is poor, Nor (C2)crush the needy at the gate;
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Cross References:  (C1) - Exodus 23:6; Job 31:16; Proverbs 22:16; (C2) - Zechariah 7:10; Malachi 3:5;
Proverbs 22:23
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For the LORD will (C1)plead their case And (F1)take the life of those who rob them.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit rob the soul;
Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Samuel 25:39; Psalms 12:5; Proverbs 23:11; Jeremiah 51:36;
Proverbs 22:24
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Do not make friends with a person given to anger, Or go with a (C1)hot-tempered person,
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 29:22;
Proverbs 22:25
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Or you will (C1)learn his ways And (F1)find a snare for yourself.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit take;
Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Corinthians 15:33;
Proverbs 22:26
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Do not be among those who (C1)shake hands, Among those who become guarantors for debts.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 17:18;
Proverbs 22:27
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If you have nothing with which to repay, Why should he (C1)take your bed from under you?
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Cross References:  (C1) - Exodus 22:26; Proverbs 20:16;
Proverbs 22:28
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(C1)Do not move the ancient boundary Which your fathers have set.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Deuteronomy 19:14; Job 24:2; Proverbs 23:10;
Proverbs 22:29
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Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will (C1)stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure people.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Genesis 41:46; 1 Kings 10:8;
Proverbs 23:1
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When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully (F1)what is before you,
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or who;
Cross References:  
Proverbs 23:2
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And put a knife to your throat If you are a (C1)person of great appetite.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 23:20;
Proverbs 23:3
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Do not (C1)desire his delicacies, For it is deceptive food.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 141:4; Proverbs 23:6; Daniel 1:5, 8;
Proverbs 23:4
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(C1)Do not weary yourself to gain wealth; (F1)(C2)Stop dwelling on it.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit Refrain from your understanding of it;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 15:27; Matthew 6:19; 1 Timothy 6:9; Hebrews 13:5; (C2) - Proverbs 3:5, 7;
Proverbs 23:5
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(F1)When you set your eyes on it, it is gone. For (C1)wealth certainly makes itself wings Like an eagle that flies toward the heavens.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit Will your eyes fly upon it and it is not?;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 27:24; 1 Timothy 6:17;
Proverbs 23:6
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(C1)Do not eat the bread of (F1)a (C2)selfish person; Or desire his delicacies;
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit an evil eye;
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 141:4; (C2) - Deuteronomy 15:9; Proverbs 28:22;
Proverbs 23:7
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For as he (F1)thinks within himself, so he is. He says to you, "Eat and drink!" But (C1)his heart is not with you.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit reckons in his soul;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 26:24, 25;
Proverbs 23:8
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You will (C1)vomit up (F1)the morsel you have eaten And waste your (F2)compliments.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit your; (F2) - Lit pleasant words;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 25:16;
Proverbs 23:9
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(C1)Do not speak (F1)to be heard by a fool, For he will (C2)despise the wisdom of your words.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit in the ears of a;
Cross References:  (C1) - Matthew 7:6; (C2) - Proverbs 1:7;
Proverbs 23:10
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Do not move the ancient boundary Or (C1)go into the fields of the fatherless,
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Jeremiah 22:3; Zechariah 7:10;
Proverbs 23:11
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For their (C1)Redeemer is strong; (C2)He will plead their case against you.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Job 19:25; Jeremiah 50:34; (C2) - Proverbs 22:23;
Proverbs 23:12
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Apply your heart to discipline, And your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:13
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(C1)Do not withhold discipline from a child; Though you strike him with the rod, he will not die.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 13:24;
Proverbs 23:14
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You shall strike him with the rod And (C1)rescue his soul from Sheol.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Corinthians 5:5;
Proverbs 23:15
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My son, if your heart is (C1)wise, My own heart also will be glad,
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 23:24f;
Proverbs 23:16
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And my (F1)innermost being will rejoice When your lips speak (C1)what is right.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit kidneys;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 8:6;
Proverbs 23:17
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(C1)Do not let your heart envy sinners, But live in (F1)the (C2)fear of the LORD (F2)always.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or reverence for; (F2) - Lit all the day;
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 37:1; Proverbs 24:1, 19; (C2) - Proverbs 28:14;
Proverbs 23:18
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Certainly there is a (F1)(C1)future, And your (C2)hope will not be cut off.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit latter end;
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 19:11; Proverbs 24:14; (C2) - Psalms 9:18;
Proverbs 23:19
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Listen, my son, and (C1)be wise, And (C2)direct your heart in the way.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 6:6; (C2) - Proverbs 4:23;
Proverbs 23:20
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Do not be with (C1)heavy drinkers of wine, Or with (C2)gluttonous eaters of meat;
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 20:1; Isaiah 5:22; Matthew 24:49; Luke 21:34; Romans 13:13; Ephesians 5:18; (C2) - Deuteronomy 21:20; Proverbs 28:7;
Proverbs 23:21
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For the (C1)heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, And (C2)drowsiness will clothe one with rags.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 21:17; (C2) - Proverbs 6:10, 11;
Proverbs 23:22
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(C1)Listen to your father, who fathered you, And (C2)do not despise your mother when she is old.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 1:8; Ephesians 6:1; (C2) - Proverbs 15:20;
Proverbs 23:23
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(C1)Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 4:7; Matthew 13:44;
Proverbs 23:24
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The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And (C1)he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 10:1;
Proverbs 23:25
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Let your (C1)father and your mother be glad, And let her rejoice who gave birth to you.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 27:11;
Proverbs 23:26
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(C1)Give me your heart, my son, And let your eyes (F1)(C2)delight in my ways.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Another reading is observe;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 3:1; (C2) - Psalms 1:2;
Proverbs 23:27
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For a prostitute is a (C1)deep pit, And a (F1)(C2)strange woman is a narrow well.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit foreign;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 22:14; (C2) - Proverbs 5:20;
Proverbs 23:28
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Certainly she (C1)lurks as a robber, And increases the treacherous among mankind.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 6:26; Ecclesiastes 7:26;
Proverbs 23:29
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Who has (C1)woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaining? Who has wounds without cause? Who has red eyes?
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Isaiah 5:11, 22;
Proverbs 23:30
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Those who (C1)linger long over wine, Those who go to (F1)taste (C2)mixed wine.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or search out;
Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Samuel 25:36; Proverbs 20:1; Isaiah 5:11; Ephesians 5:18; (C2) - Psalms 75:8;
Proverbs 23:31
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Do not look at wine when it is red, When it (F1)sparkles in the cup, When it (C1)goes down smoothly;
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit gives its eye;
Cross References:  (C1) - Song of Solomon 7:9;
Proverbs 23:32
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In the end it (C1)bites like a snake And stings like a (C2)viper.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Job 20:16; Proverbs 20:1; Ephesians 5:18; (C2) - Psalms 91:13; Isaiah 11:8;
Proverbs 23:33
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Your eyes will see strange things And your (F1)mind will (C1)say perverse things.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit heart;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 2:12;
Proverbs 23:34
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And you will be like one who lies down in the (F1)middle of the sea, Or like one who lies down on the top of a (F2)mast.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit heart; (F2) - Or lookout;
Cross References:  
Proverbs 23:35
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"They (C1)struck me, but I did not become (F1)ill; They beat me, but I did not know it. When will I awake? I will (C2)seek (F2)another drink."
Footnotes:  (F1) - I.e., from the effect of wounds; (F2) - Lit it yet again;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 27:22; Jeremiah 5:3; (C2) - Proverbs 26:11; Isaiah 56:12;
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