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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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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,
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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;
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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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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 23:20;
Proverbs 23:3
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Do not (C1)desire his delicacies, For it is deceptive food.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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;
Proverbs 24:1
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Do not be (C1)envious of evil people, Nor desire to (C2)be with them;
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 37:1; Proverbs 3:31; (C2) - Psalms 1:1; Proverbs 1:15;
Proverbs 24:2
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For their (F1)minds plot (C1)violence, And their lips (C2)talk of trouble.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit hearts;
Cross References:  (C1) - Isaiah 30:12; Jeremiah 22:17; (C2) - Job 15:35; Psalms 10:7;
Proverbs 24:3
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(C1)By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established;
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 9:1;
Proverbs 24:4
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And by knowledge the rooms are (C1)filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 8:21;
Proverbs 24:5
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A (C1)wise man is (F1)strong, And a person of knowledge (F2)increases power.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit in strength; (F2) - Lit strengthens power;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 21:22;
Proverbs 24:6
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For (C1)by wise guidance you will (F1)wage war, And (C2)in an abundance of counselors there is victory.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit make battle for yourself;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 20:18; (C2) - Proverbs 11:14;
Proverbs 24:7
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Wisdom is (C1)too exalted for a fool, He does not open his mouth (C2)at the gate.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 10:5; Proverbs 14:6; (C2) - Job 5:4; Psalms 127:5;
Proverbs 24:8
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One who (C1)plans to do evil, People will call a (F1)schemer.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or deviser of evil;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 6:14; Romans 1:30;
Proverbs 24:9
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The (C1)devising of foolishness is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to humanity.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Matthew 15:19; Acts 8:22;
Proverbs 24:10
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If you (C1)show yourself lacking courage on the day of distress, Your strength is meager.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Deuteronomy 20:8; Job 4:5; Jeremiah 51:46; Hebrews 12:3;
Proverbs 24:11
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(C1)Rescue those who are being taken away to death, And those who are staggering to the slaughter, Oh hold them back!
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 82:4; Isaiah 58:6, 7;
Proverbs 24:12
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If you say, "See, we did not know this," Does He (C1)who weighs the hearts not (C2)consider it? And (C3)does He who (C4)watches over your soul not know it? And will He not (F1)(C5)repay a person according to his work?
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit bring back to;
Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Samuel 16:7; Proverbs 21:2; (C2) - Ecclesiastes 5:8; (C3) - Psalms 94:9; (C4) - Psalms 121:3; (C5) - Job 34:11; Proverbs 12:14;
Proverbs 24:13
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My son, eat (C1)honey, for it is good; Yes, the (C2)honey from the comb is sweet to your taste;
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 19:10; Proverbs 25:16; Song of Solomon 5:1; (C2) - Proverbs 16:24; Song of Solomon 4:11;
Proverbs 24:14
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Know that (C1)wisdom is the same for your soul; If you find it, then there will be a (F1)(C2)future, And your hope will not be cut off.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit latter end;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 2:10; (C2) - Proverbs 23:18;
Proverbs 24:15
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(C1)Do not lie in ambush, you wicked person, against the home of the righteous; Do not destroy his resting place;
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 10:9, 10;
Proverbs 24:16
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For a (C1)righteous person falls seven times and rises again, But the (C2)wicked stumble in time of disaster.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Job 5:19; Psalms 37:24; Micah 7:8; (C2) - Proverbs 6:15; Jeremiah 18:17;
Proverbs 24:17
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(C1)Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Job 31:29; Psalms 35:15, 19; Proverbs 17:5; Obadiah 1:12;
Proverbs 24:18
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Otherwise, the LORD will see and (F1)be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit it is evil in His eyes;
Cross References:  
Proverbs 24:19
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(C1)Do not get upset because of evildoers Or be (C2)envious of the wicked;
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 37:1; (C2) - Proverbs 23:17;
Proverbs 24:20
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For (C1)there will be no (F1)(C2)future for the evil person; The (C3)lamp of the wicked will be put out.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit latter end;
Cross References:  (C1) - Job 15:31; (C2) - Proverbs 23:18; (C3) - Job 18:5, 6; Proverbs 13:9;
Proverbs 24:21
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My son, (F1)(C1)fear the LORD and the king; Do not get involved with those (F2)of high rank,
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or revere; (F2) - Or who change;
Cross References:  (C1) - Romans 13:1; 1 Peter 2:17;
Proverbs 24:22
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For their (C1)disaster will rise suddenly, And who knows the ruin that can come from both of them?
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 24:16;
Proverbs 24:23
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These also are (C1)sayings of the wise: To (F1)(C2)show partiality in judgment is not good.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit regard the face;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 1:6; (C2) - Proverbs 18:5;
Proverbs 24:24
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One (C1)who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," (C2)Peoples will curse him, nations will scold him;
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 17:15; Isaiah 5:23; (C2) - Proverbs 11:26;
Proverbs 24:25
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But (C1)for those who rebuke the wicked there will be delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 28:23;
Proverbs 24:26
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One who gives (F1)a right answer Kisses the lips.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or an honest;
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Proverbs 24:27
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Prepare your work outside, And (C1)make it ready for yourself in the field; Afterward, then, build your house.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 27:23;
Proverbs 24:28
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Do not be a (C1)witness against your neighbor for no reason, And (C2)do not deceive with your lips.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 25:18; (C2) - Leviticus 6:2, 3; Ephesians 4:25;
Proverbs 24:29
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(C1)Do not say, "I shall do the same to him as he has done to me; I will (F1)repay the person according to his work."
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit bring back;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 20:22; Matthew 5:39; Romans 12:17;
Proverbs 24:30
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I passed by the field of (F1)a lazy one, And by the vineyard of a person (C1)lacking (F2)sense,
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit an idle; (F2) - Lit heart;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 6:32;
Proverbs 24:31
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And behold, it was completely (C1)overgrown with weeds; Its surface was covered with (C2)weeds, And its stone (C3)wall was broken down.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Genesis 3:18; (C2) - Job 30:7; (C3) - Isaiah 5:5;
Proverbs 24:32
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When I saw, I (F1)reflected upon it; I looked, and received instruction.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit set my heart;
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Proverbs 24:33
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"(C1)A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest,"
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 6:10;
Proverbs 24:34
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Then your poverty will come like (F1)a drifter, And your need like (F2)an armed man.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit one who moves about; (F2) - Lit a man with a shield;
Cross References:  
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