Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

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26 (A)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
    but (B)gracious words are pure.
27 Whoever is (C)greedy for unjust gain (D)troubles his own household,
    but he who hates (E)bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous (F)ponders how to answer,
    but (G)the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29 The Lord is (H)far from the wicked,
    but he (I)hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 (J)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
    and (K)good news refreshes[a] the bones.
31 (L)The ear that listens to (M)life-giving reproof
    will dwell among the wise.
32 Whoever (N)ignores instruction (O)despises himself,
    but he who listens to reproof (P)gains intelligence.
33 (Q)The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
    and (R)humility comes before honor.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:30 Hebrew makes fat

26 The Lord detests the thoughts(A) of the wicked,(B)
    but gracious words are pure(C) in his sight.

27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
    but the one who hates bribes will live.(D)

28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,(E)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.(F)

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(G)

30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
    and good news gives health to the bones.(H)

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.(I)

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(J)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(K)

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,(L)
    and humility comes before honor.(M)

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