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Proverbs 3:18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 3:18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
18 She is a tree of life(A) to those who embrace her,
and those who hold on to her are happy.
Proverbs 3:18
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Proverbs 3:18
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18 She is a tree of life for those who embrace her,
and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.
Proverbs 3:18
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Proverbs 3:18
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Proverbs 8:32-36
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 8:32-36
Holman Christian Standard Bible
32 “And now, my sons, listen to me;
those who keep my ways are happy.(A)
33 Listen to instruction and be wise;(B)
don’t ignore it.
34 Anyone who listens to me is happy,(C)
watching at my doors every day,
waiting by the posts of my doorway.
35 For the one who finds me finds life(D)
and obtains favor from the Lord,(E)
36 but the one who misses me[a] harms himself;(F)
all who hate me love death.”(G)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:36 Or who sins against me
Proverbs 8:32-36
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Proverbs 8:32-36
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The Exhortation of Wisdom
32 “So listen to me, children!
Blessed are those who obey me.
33 Listen to instruction and be wise.
Don’t ignore it.
34 Blessed is the person who listens to me,
watching daily at my gates,
waiting at my doorways—
35 because those who find me find life
and gain favor from the Lord.
36 But whoever sins against me destroys himself;
everyone who hates me loves death.”
Proverbs 8:32-36
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Proverbs 8:32-36
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32 “Now then, my children, listen(A) to me;
blessed are(B) those who keep my ways.(C)
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise;
do not disregard it.
34 Blessed are those who listen(D) to me,
watching daily at my doors,
waiting at my doorway.
35 For those who find me(E) find life(F)
and receive favor from the Lord.(G)
36 But those who fail to find me harm themselves;(H)
all who hate me love death.”(I)
Proverbs 10:28
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Proverbs 10:28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:28
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Proverbs 10:28
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28 What the righteous hope for brings joy,
but the expectation of the wicked dies.
Proverbs 10:28
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Proverbs 10:28
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28 The prospect of the righteous is joy,
but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.(A)
Proverbs 12:25
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Proverbs 12:25
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25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.(A)
Proverbs 12:25
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Proverbs 12:25
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25 A person’s anxiety weighs down his heart,
but an appropriate word is encouraging.
Proverbs 12:25
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Proverbs 12:25
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25 Anxiety weighs down the heart,(A)
but a kind word cheers it up.
Proverbs 15:13
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Proverbs 15:13
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13 A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.(A)
Proverbs 15:13
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Proverbs 15:13
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13 A happy heart enlightens the face,
but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit.
Proverbs 15:13
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Proverbs 15:13
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Proverbs 15:15
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Proverbs 15:15
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15 All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:15
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Proverbs 15:15
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15 The entire life[a] of the afflicted seems disastrous,
but a good heart feasts continuously.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:15 Lit. All the days
Proverbs 15:15
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Proverbs 15:15
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15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(A)
Proverbs 15:30
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Proverbs 15:30
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- Proverbs 15:30 Lit makes fat
Proverbs 15:30
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Proverbs 15:30
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- Proverbs 15:30 Or A cheerful look
- Proverbs 15:30 Lit. bones
Proverbs 15:30
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Proverbs 15:30
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30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.(A)
Proverbs 16:20
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Proverbs 16:20
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20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)
Proverbs 16:20
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Proverbs 16:20
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20 Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers,
and anyone who trusts in the Lord is blessed.
Proverbs 16:20
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Proverbs 16:20
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Proverbs 17:22
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Proverbs 17:22
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22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.(A)
Proverbs 17:22
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Proverbs 17:22
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22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit drains one’s strength.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:22 Lit. spirit dries the bones
Proverbs 17:22
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Proverbs 17:22
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