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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 the person who listens to me will live safely
    and will be secure from the fear of evil.”

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

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10 Those who wink their eyes[a] are trouble makers,
    and the mocking fool will be brought down.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:10 I.e. Those whose looks communicate insincerity
  2. Proverbs 10:10 So MT; LXX reads makers, but the one who reproves publicly makes peace

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

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12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
    but the discerning man controls his comments.

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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 at home[a] in the heart of those who plan evil,
    but those who promote peace rejoice.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:20 The Heb. lacks at home

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

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30 A tranquil mind brings life to one’s body,
    but jealousy causes one’s bones to rot.

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

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When a person’s ways please the Lord,
    even his enemies will 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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More Words of Wisdom

17 Dry crumbs in peace[a] are better
than a full meal[b] with strife.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:1 Lit. quiet
  2. Proverbs 17:1 Lit. house full of meat

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

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17 Correct your son and he will comfort you;
    he will also delight your soul.

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