Proverbs 14:19
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19 The evil bow down before the good,
the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:22
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22 Do they not err that devise evil?
Those who devise good meet loyalty and faithfulness.
Proverbs 14:34
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34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.
Proverbs 15:6
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6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:9
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9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
Proverbs 16:7
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7 When a man’s ways please the Lord,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 17:13
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13 If a man returns evil for good,
evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 18:3
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3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also;
and with dishonor comes disgrace.
Proverbs 19:3
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3 When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin,
his heart rages against the Lord.
Proverbs 19:19
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19 A man of great wrath will pay the penalty;
for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:19 Heb obscure
Proverbs 19:29
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29 Condemnation is ready for scoffers,
and flogging for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 20:7
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7 A righteous man who walks in his integrity—
blessed are his sons after him!
Proverbs 21:7
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7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
because they refuse to do what is just.
Proverbs 21:12
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12 The righteous observes the house of the wicked;
the wicked are cast down to ruin.
Proverbs 21:16
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16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding
will rest in the assembly of the dead.
Proverbs 21:18
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18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,
and the faithless for the upright.
Proverbs 21:21
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21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life[a] and honor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:21 Gk: Heb life and righteousness
Proverbs 21:27
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27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
Proverbs 22:8
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8 He who sows injustice will reap calamity,
and the rod of his fury will fail.
Proverbs 24:15-16
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15 Lie not in wait as a wicked man against the dwelling of the righteous;
do not violence to his home;
16 for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again;
but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
Proverbs 26:1
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26 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,
so honor is not fitting for a fool.
Proverbs 26:3
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3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass,
and a rod for the back of fools.
Proverbs 26:27
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27 He who digs a pit will fall into it,
and a stone will come back upon him who starts it rolling.
Proverbs 29:16
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16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases;
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
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