Proverbs 3:18
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18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
those who hold her tight are happy.
Proverbs 8:32-36
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32 Now children, listen to me:
Happy are those who keep to my ways!
33 Listen to instruction, and be wise;
don’t avoid it.
34 Happy are those who listen to me,
watching daily at my doors,
waiting at my doorposts.
35 Those who find me find life;
they gain favor from the Lord.
36 Those who offend me injure themselves;
all those who hate me love death.
Proverbs 10:28
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28 The expectations of the righteous result in joy,
but the hopes of the wicked will perish.
Proverbs 12:25
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25 Anxiety leads to depression,
but a good word encourages.
Proverbs 15:13
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13 A joyful heart brightens one’s face,
but a troubled heart breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:15
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15 All the days of the needy are hard,
but a happy heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:30
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30 Bright eyes give joy to the heart;
good news strengthens the bones.
Proverbs 16:20
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20 Those with insight find prosperity;
those who trust the Lord are blessed.
Proverbs 17:22
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22 A joyful heart helps healing,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 23:25
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25 Your father and your mother will rejoice;
she who gave you birth will be happy.
Proverbs 24:17-18
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17 When your enemies fall, don’t rejoice.
When they stumble, don’t let your heart be glad,
18 or the Lord will see it and be displeased,
and he will turn his anger from them.
Proverbs 28:20
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20 Reliable people will have abundant blessings,
but those with get-rich-quick schemes won’t go unpunished.
Proverbs 29:18
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18 When there’s no vision, the people get out of control,
but whoever obeys instruction is happy.
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