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10 (A)Drive out the scoffer, and strife will go out,
Even contention and disgrace will cease.

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10 Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too;[a]
    furthermore, quarrels[b] and discord will end.

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  1. Proverbs 22:10 The Heb. lacks too
  2. Proverbs 22:10 Or litigation

17 (A)Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And set your heart on my knowledge;
18 For it will be (B)pleasant if you keep them within you,
[a]That they may be established on your lips.
19 So that your (C)trust may be in Yahweh,
I have made you know today, even you.
20 Have I not written to you [b](D)excellent things
Of counsels and knowledge,
21 To make you (E)know the veracity of the words of truth
That you may [c](F)respond with the words of truth to him who sent you?

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  1. Proverbs 22:18 Lit They together
  2. Proverbs 22:20 Lit thirty sayings
  3. Proverbs 22:21 Lit return

Sayings of the Wise

17 Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise,
    and apply your heart to my teaching,
18 for it is pleasant when you treasure them within you
    and have them ready on your lips.
19 As a result, your trust will be in the Lord,
    that’s why I’m teaching you today, even you.
20 Have I not written for you 30 sayings
    containing counsel and knowledge,
21 to teach you true and reliable advice,
    so you can give truthful answers to those who sent you?

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