33 “But (A)he who listens to me shall [a]live securely
And will be at ease from the dread of evil.”

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  1. Proverbs 1:33 Lit dwell

33 But (A)he who listens to me shall dwell securely
And will be at ease from the dread of evil.”

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33 But (A)whoever listens to me will live securely
And will be at ease from the dread of evil.”

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10 He (A)who winks the eye causes trouble,
And [a](B)a babbling fool will be [b]ruined.

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  1. Proverbs 10:10 Lit the foolish of lips
  2. Proverbs 10:10 Lit thrust down

10 He (A)who winks the eye causes pain,
And (B)an ignorant fool of loose lips will be [a]ruined.

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  1. Proverbs 10:10 Lit thrust down

10 He (A)who winks the eye causes trouble,
And [a](B)a babbling fool will come to ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 10:10 Lit the foolish of lips

12 He who despises his neighbor lacks [a]sense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.

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  1. Proverbs 11:12 Lit heart

12 He who despises his neighbor lacks a heart of wisdom,
But a man of discernment keeps silent.

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12 One who despises his neighbor lacks [a]sense,
But a person of understanding keeps silent.

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  1. Proverbs 11:12 Lit heart

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.

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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have gladness.

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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.

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30 A (A)tranquil heart is life to the body,
But passion is (B)rottenness to the bones.

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30 A [a](A)tranquil heart is life to the body,
But jealousy is (B)rottenness to the bones.

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  1. Proverbs 14:30 Lit healing

30 A (A)tranquil heart is life to the body,
But jealousy is (B)rottenness to the bones.

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When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,
He (A)makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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When a man’s ways are pleasing to Yahweh,
He (A)makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,
He (A)causes even his enemies to make peace with him.

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Contrast the Upright and the Wicked

17 (A)Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it
Than a house full of [a]feasting with strife.

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  1. Proverbs 17:1 Lit sacrifices of strife

17 (A)Better is a dry morsel and tranquility with it
Than a house full of [a]feasting with strife.

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  1. Proverbs 17:1 Lit sacrifices of strife

Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked

17 (A)Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it
Than a house full of [a]feasting with strife.

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  1. Proverbs 17:1 Lit sacrifices of strife

17 (A)Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also [a](B)delight your soul.

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  1. Proverbs 29:17 Lit give delight to

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

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17 (A)Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also [a](B)delight your soul.

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  1. Proverbs 29:17 Lit give delight to