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Proverbs 17:11
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Proverbs 17:11
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11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;
therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11
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Proverbs 17:11
New King James Version
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11
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Proverbs 17:11
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11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
the messenger of death will be sent against them.
Proverbs 17:19-20
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Proverbs 17:19-20
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19 He who loves disobedience loves strife.
One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
20 One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,
and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:19-20
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Proverbs 17:19-20
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19 He who loves transgression loves strife,
And (A)he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.
20 He who has a [a]deceitful heart finds no good,
And he who has (B)a perverse tongue falls into evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:20 crooked
Proverbs 17:19-20
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Proverbs 17:19-20
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19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.
20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;
one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:24
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Proverbs 17:24
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24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,
but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
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Proverbs 17:24
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24 (A)Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
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Proverbs 17:24
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24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool’s eyes(A) wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 18:1-2
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Proverbs 18:1-2
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18 A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness,
and defies all sound judgment.
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
but only in revealing his own opinion.
Proverbs 18:1-2
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Proverbs 18:1-2
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The Name of the Lord Is a Strong Tower
18 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;
He rages against all [a]wise judgment.
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his (A)own heart.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:1 sound wisdom
Proverbs 18:1-2
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Proverbs 18:1-2
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18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding
but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)
Proverbs 20:14
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Proverbs 20:14
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14 “It’s no good, it’s no good,” says the buyer;
but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.
Proverbs 20:14
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Proverbs 20:14
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14 “It is [a]good for nothing,” cries the buyer;
But when he has gone his way, then he boasts.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:14 Lit. evil, evil
Proverbs 20:14
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Proverbs 20:14
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14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
Proverbs 21:29
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Proverbs 21:29
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29 A wicked man hardens his face;
but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
Proverbs 21:29
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Proverbs 21:29
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29 A wicked man hardens his face,
But as for the upright, he [a]establishes his way.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:29 Qr., LXX understands
Proverbs 21:29
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Proverbs 21:29
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29 The wicked put up a bold front,
but the upright give thought to their ways.(A)
Proverbs 22:10
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Proverbs 22:10
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10 Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out;
yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
Proverbs 22:10
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Proverbs 22:10
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10 (A)Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave;
Yes, strife and reproach will cease.
Proverbs 22:10
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Proverbs 22:10
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10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
quarrels and insults are ended.(A)
Proverbs 22:8
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Proverbs 22:8
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8 He who sows wickedness reaps trouble,
and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
Proverbs 22:8
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Proverbs 22:8
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:8 trouble
Proverbs 22:8
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Proverbs 22:8
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Proverbs 22:26
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Proverbs 22:26
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26 Don’t you be one of those who strike hands,
of those who are collateral for debts.
Proverbs 22:26
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Proverbs 22:26
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26 (A)Do not be one of those who [a]shakes hands in a pledge,
One of those who is [b]surety for debts;
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:26 Lit. strikes
- Proverbs 22:26 guaranty
Proverbs 22:26
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Proverbs 22:26
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Saying 4
26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge(A)
or puts up security for debts;
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