Proverbs 1:33
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33 but those who listen to me will be secure
and will live at ease without dread of disaster.”(A)
Proverbs 1:33
Common English Bible
33 Those who obey me will dwell securely,
untroubled by the dread of harm.”
Proverbs 10:10
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Footnotes
- 10.10 Gk: Heb but one with foolish lips will come to ruin
Proverbs 10:10
Common English Bible
10 Those who wink an eye bring trouble;
those who speak foolishly are ruined.
Proverbs 11:12
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12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense,
but an intelligent person remains silent.(A)
Proverbs 11:12
Common English Bible
12 Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense;
a sensible person keeps quiet.
Proverbs 12:20
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20 Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy.(A)
Proverbs 12:20
Common English Bible
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
but there is joy for those who advise peace.
Proverbs 14:30
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30 A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh,
but jealousy makes the bones rot.(A)
Proverbs 14:30
Common English Bible
30 A peaceful mind gives life to the body,
but jealousy rots the bones.
Proverbs 16:7
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7 When the ways of people please the Lord,
he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.(A)
Proverbs 16:7
Common English Bible
7 When people draw favor from the Lord,
even their enemies are at peace with them.
Proverbs 17:1
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17 Better is a dry morsel with quiet
than a house full of feasting with strife.(A)
Proverbs 17:1
Common English Bible
17 Better a dry crust with quiet
than a house full of feasting with quarrels.
Proverbs 29:17
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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest;
they will give delight to your heart.(A)
Proverbs 29:17
Common English Bible
17 Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind
and bring delight into your life.
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