Proverbs 2:6-8
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6 For the Lord giveth wisdom, out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7 He [a]preserveth the state of the righteous, he is a shield to them that walk uprightly,
8 That they may keep the ways of judgment: and he preserveth the way of his Saints).
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- Proverbs 2:7 Or, hideth the salvation.
Proverbs 3:3-4
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3 Let not [a]mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them on thy [b]neck, and write them upon the table of thine [c]heart.
4 So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
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- Proverbs 3:3 By mercy and truth he meaneth the commandments of the first and second table: or else the mercy and faithfulness that we ought to use toward our neighbors.
- Proverbs 3:3 Keep them as a most precious jewel.
- Proverbs 3:3 Have them ever in remembrance.
Proverbs 3:11
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11 ¶ My son, refuse not the chastening of the Lord, neither be grieved with his correction.
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Proverbs 5:21
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21 For the ways of man are before the [a]eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his paths.
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- Proverbs 5:21 He declareth that except man do join to his wife both in heart and in outward conversation, that he shall not escape the judgments of God.
Proverbs 6:16-19
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16 ¶ These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, his soul abhorreth seven:
17 The haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and the hands that shed innocent blood,
18 An heart that imagineth wicked enterprises, [a]feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and him that raiseth up contentions among [b]brethren.
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- Proverbs 6:18 Meaning, the raging affections, which carry a man away in such sort that he cannot tell what he doeth.
- Proverbs 6:19 Or, neighbors.
Proverbs 15:3
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3 The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the evil and the good.
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Proverbs 15:11
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11 [a]Hell and destruction are before the Lord, how much more the hearts of the sons of men?
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- Proverbs 15:11 There is nothing so deep or secret that can be hid from the eyes of God, much less man’s thoughts.
Proverbs 15:29
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29 The Lord is far off from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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Proverbs 16:1-2
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16 1 The [a]preparations of the heart are in man: but the answer of the tongue is of the Lord.
2 All the ways of a man are [b]clean in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the spirits.
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- Proverbs 16:1 He derideth the presumption of man, who dare attribute to himself any thing, as to prepare his heart or such like, seeing that he is not able to speak a word, except God give it him.
- Proverbs 16:2 He showeth hereby that man flattereth himself in his doings, calling that virtue, which God termeth vice.
Proverbs 16:9
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9 The heart of [a]man purposeth his way: but the Lord doth direct his steps.
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- Proverbs 16:9 He showeth the folly of man, which thinketh that his ways are in his own hand, and yet it is able to remove one foot except God give force.
Proverbs 16:11
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11 (A)A true weight and balance are of the Lord: and the weights of the bag are his [a]work.
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- Proverbs 16:11 If they be true and just, they are God’s work, and he delighteth therein, but otherwise if they be false, they are the work of the devil, and to their condemnation that use them.
Proverbs 16:33
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33 The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposition thereof is [a]of the Lord.
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- Proverbs 16:33 So that there is nothing that ought to be attributed to fortune: for all things are determined in the counsel of God which shall come to pass.
Proverbs 17:3
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3 As is the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold, so the Lord trieth the hearts.
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Proverbs 18:10
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10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth [a]unto it, and is exalted.
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- Proverbs 18:10 He showeth what is the refuge of the godly against all trouble.
Proverbs 18:24
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24 A man that hath friends, ought to show himself friendly: for a friend is nearer [a]than a brother.
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- Proverbs 18:24 That is, ofttimes such are found which are more ready to do pleasure, than he that is more bound by duty.
Proverbs 19:17
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17 He that hath mercy upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath given.
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Proverbs 19:21
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21 Many devices are in a [a]man’s heart: but the counsel of the Lord shall stand.
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- Proverbs 19:21 Man’s device shall not have success, except God govern it, whose purpose is unchangeable.
Proverbs 20:12
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12 The Lord hath made both these, even the ear to hear, and the eye to see.
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Proverbs 20:22
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22 Say not thou, (A)I will recompense evil, but wait upon the Lord, and he shall save thee.
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Proverbs 20:24
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24 (A)The steps of man are ruled by the Lord: how can a man then understand his own way?
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Proverbs 20:27
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27 The [a]light of the Lord is the breath of man, and searcheth all the bowels of the belly.
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- Proverbs 20:27 The word of God giveth life unto man, and causeth us to see and try the secret of our dark hearts, Heb. 4:12.
Proverbs 21:3
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3 (A)To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
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Proverbs 21:30-31
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30 There is no wisdom, neither understanding, nor counsel against the Lord.
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but salvation is of the Lord.
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Proverbs 22:2
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2 (A)The rich and poor [a]meet together, the Lord is the maker of them all.
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- Proverbs 22:2 Live together, and have need the one of the other.
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