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33 But whoever listens to me will live in safety.
He will be secure, without fear of evil.”

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10 Whoever winks at evil causes trouble,
and a babbling fool will be ruined.

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12 A person who lacks sense despises his neighbor,
but an understanding person keeps silent.

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20 Deceit lies in the heart of those who plot evil,
but for those who promote peace there will be joy.

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30 A contented heart[a] gives life to the flesh,
but envy rots the bones.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:30 Literally a healing heart

When the Lord is pleased with a man’s ways,
he causes even his enemies to live at peace with him.

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More Advice for a Son

17 Better a piece of dry bread with peace
than a house full of feasting with quarreling.

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17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest.
He will give delight to your soul.

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