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Good people obtain favor from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.
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The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
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Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
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The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
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Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.
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The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
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The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
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The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
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The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
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Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more do human hearts!
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Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.
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The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.
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The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
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The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
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Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.
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To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.
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All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.
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Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
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The Lord works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
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The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
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Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.
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When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
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In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
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Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
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Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
