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Proverbs 18:12
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Proverbs 18:12
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Proverbs 18:12
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Proverbs 18:12
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12 Before a man’s downfall, his mind[a] is arrogant,
but humility precedes honor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:12 Lit. heart
Proverbs 18:12
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Proverbs 18:12
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12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor.(A)
Proverbs 18:14
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Proverbs 18:14
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14 A man’s spirit can endure sickness,
but who can survive a broken spirit?(A)
Proverbs 18:14
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Proverbs 18:14
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14 A man’s spirit can sustain him during his illness,
but who can bear a crushed spirit?
Proverbs 18:14
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Proverbs 18:14
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14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?(A)
Proverbs 19:3
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Proverbs 19:3
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3 A man’s own foolishness leads him astray,
yet his heart rages against the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 19:3
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Proverbs 19:3
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3 A man’s foolishness ruins his life,[a]
yet his heart rages against the Lord.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:3 Lit. way
Proverbs 19:3
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Proverbs 19:3
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Proverbs 19:20
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Proverbs 19:20
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- Proverbs 19:20 Lit in your end
Proverbs 19:20
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Proverbs 19:20
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20 Listen to advice and accept discipline,
and you’ll be wise for the rest of your life.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:20 The Heb. lacks of your life
Proverbs 19:20
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Proverbs 19:20
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Proverbs 20:5
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Proverbs 20:5
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5 Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;(A)
but a man of understanding draws it out.
Proverbs 20:5
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Proverbs 20:5
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5 The intentions of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but a discerning person reveals them.
Proverbs 20:5
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Proverbs 20:5
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5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(A)
but one who has insight draws them out.
Proverbs 20:27
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Proverbs 20:27
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- Proverbs 20:27 Lit breath
- Proverbs 20:27 Lit the chambers of the belly
Proverbs 20:27
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Proverbs 20:27
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27 A person’s spirit is the lamp of the Lord;
it searches throughout one’s innermost being.
Proverbs 20:27
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Proverbs 20:27
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- Proverbs 20:27 Or A person’s words are
Proverbs 21:1-2
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Proverbs 21:1-2
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21 A king’s heart is like streams of water in the Lord’s hand:
He directs it wherever He chooses.(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:2 Lit Lord weighs the hearts
Proverbs 21:1-2
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Proverbs 21:1-2
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Thoughts on the Sovereignty of God
21 A king’s heart is a water stream that the Lord controls;
he directs it wherever he pleases.
2 Every man’s lifestyle is proper in his own view,
but the Lord weighs the heart.
Proverbs 21:1-2
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Proverbs 21:1-2
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21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water
that he channels toward all who please him.(A)
2 A person may think their own ways are right,
but the Lord weighs the heart.(B)
Proverbs 22:11
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Proverbs 22:11
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11 The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.(A)
Proverbs 22:11
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Proverbs 22:11
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11 Whoever loves purity[a] and gracious speech
will gain the king as his friend.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:11 Lit. purity of heart
Proverbs 22:11
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Proverbs 22:11
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11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
will have the king for a friend.(A)
Proverbs 23:12
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Proverbs 23:12
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12 Apply yourself to discipline
and listen to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
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Proverbs 23:12
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12 Learn diligently,
and listen to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
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Proverbs 23:12
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Saying 12
12 Apply your heart to instruction(A)
and your ears to words of knowledge.
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