Proverbs 8:12-18
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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]
17 I love those who love me,
and those who seek me will find me.
18 Wealth and honor accompany me,
as do enduring wealth and righteousness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:12 Lit. wisdom, live with
- Proverbs 8:16 So MT; LXX reads and tyrants rule the earth
Proverbs 11:20
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20 Devious minds are abhorrent to the Lord,
but those whose ways are innocent are his delight.
Proverbs 12:2
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2 The good person will gain favor from the Lord,
but the man who plots evil will be condemned by him.
Proverbs 12:22
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22 Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Proverbs 14:31
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31 Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.
Proverbs 15:8-9
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8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.
Proverbs 20:30
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30 Blows that wound clean away evil;
such beatings cleanse[a] the innermost being.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:30 The Heb. lacks cleanse
Proverbs 21:3
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3 To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:21
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21 Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.
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