Proverbs 2:6-8
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6 The Lord gives wisdom.
Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.
7 He stores up success for honest people.
He is like a shield to those who live without blame.
8 He guards the path of those who are honest.
He watches over the way of his faithful ones.
Proverbs 3:3-4
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3 Don’t let love and truth ever leave you.
Tie them around your neck.
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will find favor and a good name
in the eyes of God and people.
Proverbs 3:11
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11 My son, do not hate the Lord’s training.
Do not object when he corrects you.
Proverbs 5:21
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21 The Lord watches your ways.
He studies all your paths.
Proverbs 6:16-19
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16 There are six things the Lord hates.
In fact, he hates seven things.
17 The Lord hates proud eyes,
a lying tongue,
and hands that kill those who aren’t guilty.
18 He also hates hearts that make evil plans
and feet that are quick to do evil.
19 He hates any witness who pours out lies
and anyone who stirs up conflict in the community.
Proverbs 15:3
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3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere.
They watch those who are evil and those who are good.
Proverbs 15:11
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11 Death and the Grave lie open in front of the Lord.
So human hearts certainly lie open to him!
Proverbs 15:29
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29 The Lord is far away from those who do wrong.
But he hears the prayers of those who do right.
Proverbs 16:1-2
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16 People make plans in their hearts.
But the Lord puts the correct answer on their tongues.
2 Everything a person does might seem pure to them.
But the Lord knows why they do what they do.
Proverbs 16:9
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9 In their hearts human beings plan their lives.
But the Lord decides where their steps will take them.
Proverbs 16:11
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11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord.
He made all the weights in the bag.
Proverbs 16:33
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33 Lots are cast into the lap to make decisions.
But everything they decide comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 17:3
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3 Fire tests silver, and heat tests gold.
But the Lord tests our hearts.
Proverbs 18:10
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10 The name of the Lord is like a strong tower.
Godly people run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:24
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24 A person with unfaithful friends soon comes to ruin.
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 19:17
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17 Anyone who is kind to poor people lends to the Lord.
God will reward them for what they have done.
Proverbs 19:21
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21 A person may have many plans in their heart.
But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end.
Proverbs 20:12
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12 The Lord has made two things.
He has made ears that hear.
He has also made eyes that see.
Proverbs 20:22
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22 Don’t say, “I’ll get even with you for the wrong you did to me!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will make things right for you.
Proverbs 20:24
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24 The Lord directs a person’s steps.
So how can anyone understand their own way?
Proverbs 20:27
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27 The spirit of a person is the lamp of the Lord.
It lights up what is deep down inside them.
Proverbs 21:3
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3 Do what is right and fair.
The Lord accepts that more than sacrifices.
Proverbs 21:30-31
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30 No wisdom, wise saying or plan
can succeed against the Lord.
31 You can prepare a horse for the day of battle.
But the power to win comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 22:2
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2 The Lord made rich people and poor people.
That’s what they have in common.
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