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Proverbs 20:22
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Proverbs 20:22
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Proverbs 20:22
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Proverbs 20:22
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22 Don’t say, “I’ll repay the evildoer!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.
Proverbs 20:22
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Proverbs 20:22
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22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.
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Proverbs 20:28
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Proverbs 20:28
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Proverbs 20:28
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Proverbs 20:28
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28 Kindness and faithfulness protect the king;
he supports his throne by kindness.
Proverbs 20:28
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Proverbs 20:28
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28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
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Proverbs 22:3
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Proverbs 22:3
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Proverbs 22:3
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Proverbs 22:3
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3 Prudent people see trouble and hide,
while the simpleminded go right to it and get punished.
Proverbs 22:3
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Proverbs 22:3
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3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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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 22:10
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Proverbs 22:10
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10 Remove the mocker and conflict disappears;
judgment and shame also stop.
Proverbs 22:10
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Proverbs 22:10
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10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
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Proverbs 27:12
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Proverbs 27:12
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12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(A)
Proverbs 27:12
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Proverbs 27:12
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12 Prudent people see evil and hide;
the simpleminded go right to it and get punished.
Proverbs 27:12
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Proverbs 27:12
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12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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Proverbs 28:16
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Proverbs 28:16
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16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
Proverbs 28:16
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Proverbs 28:16
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16 A prince without understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but one who hates unjust gain will live long.
Proverbs 28:16
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Proverbs 28:16
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16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
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