33 but (A)whoever listens to me will dwell secure
    and will be (B)at ease, without dread of disaster.”

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33 Those who obey me will dwell securely,
    untroubled by the dread of harm.”

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10 Whoever (A)winks the eye causes trouble,
    and a babbling fool will come to ruin.

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10 Those who wink an eye bring trouble;
    those who speak foolishly are ruined.

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12 Whoever (A)belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
    but a man of understanding remains silent.

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12 Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense;
    a sensible person keeps quiet.

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20 Deceit is in the heart of (A)those who devise evil,
    but those who plan peace have joy.

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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
    but there is joy for those who advise peace.

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30 A tranquil[a] heart gives (A)life to the flesh,
    but (B)envy[b] makes (C)the bones rot.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:30 Or healing
  2. Proverbs 14:30 Or jealousy

30 A peaceful mind gives life to the body,
    but jealousy rots the bones.

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When a man's ways please the Lord,
    (A)he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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When people draw favor from the Lord,
    even their enemies are at peace with them.

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17 (A)Better is a dry morsel with quiet
    than a house full of feasting[a] with strife.

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  1. Proverbs 17:1 Hebrew sacrifices

17 Better a dry crust with quiet
    than a house full of feasting with quarrels.

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17 (A)Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
    he will give delight to your heart.

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17 Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind
    and bring delight into your life.

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