Proverbs 20:22
New Living Translation
22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.
Proverbs 20:28
New Living Translation
28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
his throne is made secure through love.
Proverbs 22:3
New Living Translation
3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 22:10
New Living Translation
10 Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too.
Quarrels and insults will disappear.
Proverbs 27:12
New Living Translation
12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 28:16
New Living Translation
16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
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