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33 But all who listen to me will live in peace,
    untroubled by fear of harm.”

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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 People who wink at wrong cause trouble,
    but a bold reproof promotes peace.[a]

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  1. 10:10 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.

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 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
    a sensible person keeps quiet.

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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 fills hearts that are plotting evil;
    joy fills hearts that are planning peace!

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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 peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;
    jealousy is like cancer in the bones.

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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 people’s lives please the Lord,
    even their enemies are at peace with them.

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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 crust eaten in peace
    than a house filled with feasting—and conflict.

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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 peace of mind
    and will make your heart glad.

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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”