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 “But the person who listens to me will live safely
    and will be secure from the fear of evil.”

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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 their eyes[a] are trouble makers,
    and the mocking fool will be brought down.[b]

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  1. Proverbs 10:10 I.e. Those whose looks communicate insincerity
  2. Proverbs 10:10 So MT; LXX reads makers, but the one who reproves publicly makes peace

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

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12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
    but the discerning man controls his comments.

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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 at home[a] in the heart of those who plan evil,
    but those who promote peace rejoice.

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  1. Proverbs 12:20 The Heb. lacks at home

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

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

30 A tranquil mind brings life to one’s body,
    but jealousy causes one’s bones to rot.

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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 a person’s ways please the Lord,
    even his enemies will be at peace with him.

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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

More Words of Wisdom

17 Dry crumbs in peace[a] are better
than a full meal[b] with strife.

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  1. Proverbs 17:1 Lit. quiet
  2. Proverbs 17:1 Lit. house full of meat

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

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17 Correct your son and he will comfort you;
    he will also delight your soul.

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