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34 Although he scorns the scornful,
he gives grace to the humble.

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Things That Are Disgusting to the Lord

16 These are six things the Lord hates,
seven things that really disgust him:
17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked plans,
feet that run quickly to do evil,
19 a false witness who breathes lies,
and a person who spreads conflict between brothers.

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When arrogance comes, shame follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.

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Better to be underestimated and have a servant
than to pretend to be wealthy and lack bread.

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One person pretends to be rich but has nothing.
Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.

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10 Insolence produces only strife,
but wisdom resides with those who take advice.

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25 The Lord tears down the house of the arrogant,
but he maintains the property line of a widow.

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33 The fear of the Lord gives discipline and wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.

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Anyone with an arrogant attitude is disgusting to the Lord.
Be sure of this: That person will not go unpunished.

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18 Pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit precedes a fall.
19 Better to share a humble spirit with the oppressed
    than to share stolen goods with the haughty.

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12 Before destruction a man’s heart is proud,
but humility comes before honor.

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10 A life of luxury is not appropriate for a fool.
How much less appropriate for a slave to rule over princes.

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Who can say, “I have purified my heart.
I am cleansed from my sinfulness”?

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