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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 21-23

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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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Proverbs 21:12
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The (F1)righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Bringing the (C1)wicked to ruin.
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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.
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Proverbs 21:14
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A (C1)gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe (F1)in an inside pocket, strong wrath.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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Proverbs 21:21
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One who (C1)pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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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.
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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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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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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;
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Proverbs 21:26
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All day long he (F1)is craving, While the righteous (C1)gives and does not hold back.
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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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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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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.
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Proverbs 21:30
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There is (C1)no wisdom, no understanding, And no (F1)plan against the LORD.
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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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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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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.
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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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Proverbs 22:4
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The reward of humility and (F1)the fear of the LORD Are riches, honor, and life.
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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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!"
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Proverbs 22:20
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Have I not written to you (F1)(C1)excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,
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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?
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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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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.
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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,
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Proverbs 22:25
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Or you will (C1)learn his ways And (F1)find a snare for yourself.
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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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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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Proverbs 22:28
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(C1)Do not move the ancient boundary Which your fathers have set.
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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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Proverbs 23:1
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When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully (F1)what is before you,
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Proverbs 23:2
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And put a knife to your throat If you are a (C1)person of great appetite.
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Proverbs 23:3
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Do not (C1)desire his delicacies, For it is deceptive food.
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Proverbs 23:4
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(C1)Do not weary yourself to gain wealth; (F1)(C2)Stop dwelling on it.
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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.
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Proverbs 23:6
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(C1)Do not eat the bread of (F1)a (C2)selfish person; Or desire his delicacies;
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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.
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Proverbs 23:8
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You will (C1)vomit up (F1)the morsel you have eaten And waste your (F2)compliments.
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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.
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Proverbs 23:10
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Do not move the ancient boundary Or (C1)go into the fields of the fatherless,
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Proverbs 23:11
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For their (C1)Redeemer is strong; (C2)He will plead their case against you.
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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.
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Proverbs 23:14
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You shall strike him with the rod And (C1)rescue his soul from Sheol.
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Proverbs 23:15
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My son, if your heart is (C1)wise, My own heart also will be glad,
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Proverbs 23:16
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And my (F1)innermost being will rejoice When your lips speak (C1)what is right.
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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.
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Proverbs 23:18
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Certainly there is a (F1)(C1)future, And your (C2)hope will not be cut off.
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Proverbs 23:19
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Listen, my son, and (C1)be wise, And (C2)direct your heart in the way.
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Proverbs 23:20
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Do not be with (C1)heavy drinkers of wine, Or with (C2)gluttonous eaters of meat;
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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.
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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.
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Proverbs 23:23
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(C1)Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
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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.
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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.
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Proverbs 23:26
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(C1)Give me your heart, my son, And let your eyes (F1)(C2)delight in my ways.
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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.
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Proverbs 23:28
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Certainly she (C1)lurks as a robber, And increases the treacherous among mankind.
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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?
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Proverbs 23:30
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Those who (C1)linger long over wine, Those who go to (F1)taste (C2)mixed wine.
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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;
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Proverbs 23:32
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In the end it (C1)bites like a snake And stings like a (C2)viper.
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Proverbs 23:33
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Your eyes will see strange things And your (F1)mind will (C1)say perverse things.
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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.
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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."
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