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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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33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety(A)
    and be at ease, without fear of harm.”(B)

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

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Footnotes

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

10 Whoever winks maliciously(A) causes grief,
    and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

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

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12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,(A)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.(B)

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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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20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
    but those who promote peace have joy.(A)

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

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30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,
    but envy rots the bones.(A)

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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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When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
    he causes their enemies to make peace(A) with them.(B)

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

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17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
    than a house full of feasting, with strife.(A)

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

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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
    they will bring you the delights you desire.(A)

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