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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD-- how much more do human hearts! |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23A person finds joy in giving an apt reply-- and how good is a timely word! |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow's boundary stones in place. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. |
| 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. |
| 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. |
| 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding. |
| 33[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 33Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. |
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