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

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33 but those who listen to me will be secure
    and will live at ease without dread of disaster.”(A)

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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

10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,
    but one who rebukes boldly makes peace.[a](A)

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  1. 10.10 Gk: Heb but one with foolish lips will come to ruin

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

12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense,
    but an intelligent person remains silent.(A)

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

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

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30 A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh,
    but jealousy makes the bones rot.(A)

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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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When the ways of people please the Lord,
    he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.(A)

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

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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

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

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