Proverbs 14:22
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22 Do they not err who devise evil?
But mercy and truth will be to those who devise good.
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 is much treasure,
but in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:8
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8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Proverbs 15:9
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9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord,
but He loves him who follows after righteousness.
Proverbs 15:29
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29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 16:17
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17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
he who keeps his way preserves his soul.
Proverbs 20:7
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7 The just man walks in his integrity;
his children are blessed after him.
Proverbs 21:7
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7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them,
because they refuse to do justice.
Proverbs 21:10
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10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:18
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18 The wicked will be a ransom for the righteous,
and the transgressor for the upright.
Proverbs 21:27
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27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when he brings it with a wicked intent!
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