Proverbs 1:33
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33 But those who ·listen to [obey] me will live in safety
·and be at peace, without fear of injury [untroubled by the dread of harm].”
Proverbs 1:33
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33
“But whoever listens to me (Wisdom) will live securely and in confident trust
And will be at ease, without fear or dread of evil.”
Proverbs 10:10
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10 A wink may ·get you into [or cause] trouble,
and foolish talk will lead to your ruin.
Proverbs 10:10
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10
He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble;
And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
Proverbs 11:12
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12 People ·without good sense [who lack sense/heart] ·find fault with [despise; belittle] their neighbors,
but those with understanding keep quiet.
Proverbs 11:12
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12
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.
Proverbs 12:20
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20 Those who plan evil are full of ·lies [deceit],
but those who ·plan [advise] peace are happy.
Proverbs 12:20
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20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 14:30
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30 ·Peace of mind [L A healthy mind/heart] means a healthy body,
but jealousy will rot your bones.
Proverbs 14:30
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30
A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body,
But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.
Proverbs 16:7
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7 When ·people live so that they please the Lord [L people’s paths draw the Lord’s favor]
even their enemies will make peace with them.
Proverbs 16:7
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7
When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 17:1
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17 It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in ·peace [quiet]
than to have a feast where there is ·quarreling [strife; contention].
Proverbs 17:1
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Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
17 Better is a dry morsel [of food served] with quietness and peace
Than a house full of feasting [served] with strife and contention.
Proverbs 29:17
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17 ·Correct [Instruct; Discipline] your children, and ·you will be proud [they will give you peace of mind];
they will give you ·satisfaction [delight].
Proverbs 29:17
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17
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
Yes, he will delight your soul.
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