Proverbs 2:7
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7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright
and is a shield to those who walk in integrity—
Proverbs 6:6-8
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The Folly of Laziness
6 Go to the ant, you lazy man!
Observe its ways and become wise.
7 It has no commander,
officer, or ruler,
8 but prepares its provisions in the summer
and gathers its food in the harvest.
Proverbs 8:12-16
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The Way of Wisdom
12 “I, wisdom, am related to[a] prudence.
I know how to be discreet.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle,
and perverted speech I despise.
14 Counsel belongs to me,
along with sound judgment.
I am understanding.
Power belongs to me.
15 Kings reign by me,
and rulers dispense justice through me.
16 By me leaders rule, as do noble officials
and all who govern justly.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:12 Lit. wisdom, live with
- Proverbs 8:16 So MT; LXX reads and tyrants rule the earth
Proverbs 11:5
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5 The righteousness of the innocent creates a level path,
but the wicked fall by their wickedness.
Proverbs 11:23
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23 The desire of the righteous is to seek good,
but the hope of the wicked results in wrath.
Proverbs 12:24
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24 The diligent will take control,
but the lazy will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 13:2
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2 From the fruit of his words a man receives benefit,[a]
but the treacherous crave violence.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:2 Lit. man eats good things
Proverbs 13:13
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13 Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it,
but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 15:22
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22 Plans fail without advice,
but with many counselors they are confirmed.
Proverbs 16:3
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3 Entrust your work to the Lord,
and your planning will succeed.
Proverbs 16:9
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9 A person plans his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:12
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12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
for through righteousness the throne is established.
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