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33 But whoever listens to me will dwell securely,
    and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”

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33 but (A)whoever listens to me will dwell secure
    and will be (B)at ease, without dread of disaster.”

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10 One winking with the eye causes sorrow,
    but a chattering fool will fall.

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10 Whoever (A)winks the eye causes trouble,
    and a babbling fool will come to ruin.

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12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom,
    but a man of understanding holds his peace.

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12 Whoever (A)belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
    but a man of understanding remains silent.

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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
    but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

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

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30 The life of the body is a heart at peace,
    but envy rots the bones.

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30 A tranquil[a] heart gives (A)life to the flesh,
    but (B)envy[b] makes (C)the bones rot.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:30 Or healing
  2. Proverbs 14:30 Or jealousy

When a man’s ways please Yahweh,
    he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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When a man's ways please the Lord,
    (A)he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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17 Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
    than a house full of feasting with strife.

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:1 Hebrew sacrifices

17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
    yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

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

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