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33 Whoever listens to me will dwell in security
    and rest securely[a] from dread and disaster.”

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  1. Proverbs 1:33 Or “be at ease, peace”

10 The winking of an eye causes[a] trouble,
    and the foolishness of lips comes to ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 10:10 Or “gives, sets up”

12 He who lacks sense[a] belittles his neighbor,
    but a person of intelligence will remain silent.

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  1. Proverbs 11:12 Literally “heart”

20 Deceit is in the heart[a] of those who plan[b] evil,
    but to those who plan[c] peace, there is joy.

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  1. Proverbs 12:20 Or “mind”
  2. Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
  3. Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”

30 A heart[a] of tranquility[b] is life to the flesh,
    but causes bones of passion to rot.

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  1. Proverbs 14:30 Or “mind”
  2. Proverbs 14:30 Or “he who heals”

When the ways of a man are pleasing to Yahweh,
    even his enemies he will cause to make peace with him.

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17 Better a dry morsel and quiet with it
    than a house filled with feasts of strife.

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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest,
    and they will give delight to your soul.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 29:17 Or “life,” or “inner self”