Proverbs 2:7
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7 He [a]preserveth the state of the righteous, he is a shield to them that walk uprightly,
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- Proverbs 2:7 Or, hideth the salvation.
Proverbs 6:6-8
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6 ¶ Go to [a]the pismire, O sluggard: behold her ways, and be wise.
7 For she having no guide, governor, nor ruler,
8 Prepareth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in harvest.
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- Proverbs 6:6 If the word of God cannot instruct thee, yet learn at the little pismire to labor for thyself and not to burden others.
Proverbs 8:12-16
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12 I wisdom dwell with [a]prudence, and I find forth knowledge and counsels.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate [b]evil, as pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way: and a mouth that speaketh lewd things I do hate.
14 I have counsel and wisdom: I am understanding, and I have strength.
15 By me [c]kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16 By me princes rule, and the nobles, and all the judges of the earth.
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- Proverbs 8:12 That is, except a man have wisdom, which is the true knowledge of God, he can neither be prudent nor good counselor.
- Proverbs 8:13 So that he that doth not hate evil, feareth not God.
- Proverbs 8:15 Whereby he declareth that honors, dignity or riches come not of man’s wisdom or industry, but by the providence of God.
Proverbs 11:5
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5 The righteousness of the upright shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall in his own wickedness.
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Proverbs 11:23
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23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the hope of the wicked [a]is indignation.
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- Proverbs 11:23 They can look for nothing but God’s vengeance.
Proverbs 12:24
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24 (A)The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the idle shall be under tribute.
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Proverbs 13:2
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2 A man shall eat good things by the fruit [a]of his mouth: but the soul of the trespasser shall suffer violence.
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- Proverbs 13:2 If he use his tongue to God’s glory, and the profit of his neighbor, God shall bless him.
Proverbs 13:13
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13 He that despiseth [a]the word, he shall be destroyed, but he that feareth the commandment, he shall be rewarded.
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- Proverbs 13:13 Meaning, the word of God, whereby he is admonished of his duty.
Proverbs 15:22
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22 Without counsel, thoughts come to nought: but [a]in the multitude of counselors there is steadfastness.
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- Proverbs 15:22 Read Prov. 11:14.
Proverbs 16:3
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3 [a]Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be directed.
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- Proverbs 16:3 Hebrew, role.
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 16:12
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12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is stablished [a]by justice.
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- Proverbs 16:12 They are appointed by God to rule according to equity and justice.
Proverbs 16:20
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20 He that is wise in his business, shall find good: and (A)he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.
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Proverbs 17:2
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2 A discrete servant shall have rule over a lewd son, and he shall divide the [a]heritage among the brethren.
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- Proverbs 17:2 That is, shall be made governor over the children.
Proverbs 17:20
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20 The froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a naughty tongue, shall fall into evil.
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Proverbs 19:8
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8 He that possesseth understanding, [a]loveth his own soul, and keepeth wisdom to find goodness.
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- Proverbs 19:8 He that is upright in judgment findeth favor of God.
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 20:18
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18 Establish thy thoughts by counsel; and by counsel make war.
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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 21:5
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5 The thoughts of the diligent do surely bring abundance; but [a]whosoever is hasty, cometh surely to poverty.
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- Proverbs 21:5 He that goeth rashly about his business, and without counsel.
Proverbs 21:22
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22 A [a]wise man goeth up into the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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- Proverbs 21:22 Wisdom overcometh strength and confidence in worldly things.
Proverbs 21:28
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28 (A)A false witness shall perish: but he that heareth, [a]speaketh continually.
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- Proverbs 21:28 He may boldly testify the truth that he hath heard.
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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