32 for the devious are detestable to the Lord,
but he is a friend[a] to the upright.(A)

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  1. 3:32 Or confidential counsel

32 for the perverse are an abomination to the Lord,
    but the upright are in his confidence.(A)

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30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,(A)
but a cunning person takes lives.(B)

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30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
    and the wise capture souls.(A)

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26 A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,[a]
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.(A)

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  1. 12:26 Or person guides his neighbor

26 The righteous are released from misfortune,[a]
    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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  1. 12.26 Syr: Meaning of Heb uncertain

20 A poor person is hated even by his neighbor,(A)
but there are many who love the rich.(B)

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20 The poor are disliked even by their neighbors,
    but the rich have many friends.(A)

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28 A contrary person spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.(A)

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28 A perverse person spreads strife,
    and a whisperer separates close friends.(A)

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Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,(A)
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.(B)

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One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
    but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)

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17 A friend loves at all times,(A)
and a brother is born for a difficult time.

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17 A friend loves at all times,
    and kinsfolk are born to share adversity.(A)

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19 An offended brother is harder to reach[a]
than a fortified city,
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.

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  1. 18:19 LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read is stronger

19 An ally offended is stronger than a city;[a]
    such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

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  1. 18.19 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Meaning of Heb uncertain

24 One with many friends may be harmed,[a]
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.(A)

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  1. 18:24 Some LXX mss, Syr, Tg, Vg read friends must be friendly

24 Some[a] friends play at friendship,[b]
    but a true friend sticks closer than one’s sibling.(A)

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  1. 18.24 Syr Tg: Heb A man of
  2. 18.24 Cn Compare Syr Vg Tg: Meaning of Heb uncertain

Wealth attracts many friends,(A)
but a poor person is separated from his friend.

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Wealth brings many friends,
    but the poor are left friendless.(A)

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Many seek a ruler’s favor,(A)
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.(B)

All the brothers of a poor person hate him;(C)
how much more do his friends
keep their distance from him!
He may pursue them with words,(D)
but they are not there.[a]

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  1. 19:7 Hb uncertain

Many seek the favor of the generous,
    and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)
If the poor are hated even by their kin,
    how much more are they shunned by their friends!
When they call after them, they are not there.[a](B)

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  1. 19.7 Meaning of Heb uncertain

Many a person proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy person?(A)

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Many proclaim themselves loyal,
    but who can find one worthy of trust?(A)

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