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 15:8
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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 to the Lord,
but he loves him who pursues 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 turns aside from evil;
he who guards his way preserves his life.
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 21:10
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10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:18
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18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,
and the faithless 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 evil intent.
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