Proverbs 1:10
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10 My son, if sinful men tempt you,
don’t give in to them.
Proverbs 4:23-27
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23 Above everything else, guard your heart.
Everything you do comes from it.
24 Don’t speak with twisted words.
Keep evil talk away from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead.
Keep looking right in front of you.
26 Think carefully about the paths that your feet walk on.
Always choose the right ways.
27 Don’t turn to the right or left.
Keep your feet from the path of evil.
Proverbs 10:9
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9 Anyone who lives without blame walks safely.
But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.
Proverbs 11:5-6
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5 The ways of honest people are made straight because they do what is right.
But those who do what is wrong are brought down by their own sins.
6 Godly people are saved by doing what is right.
But those who aren’t faithful are trapped by evil longings.
Proverbs 14:12
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12 There is a way that appears to be right.
But in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 14:16
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16 A wise person has respect for the Lord and avoids evil.
But a foolish person has a bad temper and yet feels secure.
Proverbs 14:22
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22 Those who plan evil go down the wrong path.
But those who plan good find love and truth.
Proverbs 15:3
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3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere.
They watch those who are evil and those who are good.
Proverbs 16:6
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6 Through love and truth sin is paid for.
People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord.
Proverbs 16:17
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17 The path of honest people takes them away from evil.
Those who guard their ways guard their lives.
Proverbs 19:21
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21 A person may have many plans in their heart.
But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end.
Proverbs 21:15
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15 When you do what is fair, you make godly people glad.
But you terrify those who do what is evil.
Proverbs 28:26
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26 Those who trust in themselves are foolish.
But those who live wisely are kept safe.
Proverbs 29:6
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6 Sinful people are trapped by their own sin.
But godly people shout for joy and are glad.
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