Proverbs 3:33-34
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33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the abode of the righteous.(A)
34 Toward the scorners he is scornful,
but to the humble he shows favor.(B)
Proverbs 3:33-34
Common English Bible
33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the home of the righteous.
34 He mocks mockers,
but he shows favor to the humble.
Proverbs 4:23-27
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23 Keep your heart with all vigilance,
for from it flow the springs of life.(A)
24 Put away from you crooked speech,
and put devious talk far from you.(B)
25 Let your eyes look directly forward
and your gaze be straight before you.
26 Keep straight the path of your feet,
and all your ways will be sure.(C)
27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left;
turn your foot away from evil.(D)
Proverbs 4:23-27
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23 More than anything you guard, protect your mind, for life flows from it.
24 Have nothing to do with a corrupt mouth;
keep devious lips far from you.
25 Focus your eyes straight ahead;
keep your gaze on what is in front of you.
26 Watch your feet on the way,
and all your paths will be secure.
27 Don’t deviate a bit to the right or the left;
turn your feet away from evil.
Proverbs 8:35
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35 For whoever finds me finds life
and obtains favor from the Lord,(A)
Proverbs 8:35
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35 Those who find me find life;
they gain favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 10:6
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6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(A)
Proverbs 10:6
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6 Blessings cover the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 11:17
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17 Those who are kind reward themselves,
but the cruel do themselves harm.
Proverbs 11:17
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17 Kind persons benefit themselves,
but cruel people harm themselves.
Proverbs 11:31
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31 If the righteous are repaid on earth,
how much more the wicked and the sinner!(A)
Proverbs 11:31
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31 If the righteous receive their due on earth,
how much more the wicked and sinners?
Proverbs 12:2
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2 The good obtain favor from the Lord,
but those who devise evil he condemns.(A)
Proverbs 12:2
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2 The Lord favors good people,
but he condemns schemers.
Proverbs 12:12
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12 The wicked covet the proceeds of wickedness,[a]
but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
Footnotes
- 12.12 Or covet the catch of the wicked
Proverbs 12:12
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12 Desiring evil is a trap for the wicked,
but the root of the righteous endures.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:12 Or gives
Proverbs 13:21
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21 Misfortune pursues sinners,
but prosperity rewards the righteous.(A)
Proverbs 13:21
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21 Trouble pursues sinners,
but good things reward the righteous.
Proverbs 14:14
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Footnotes
- 14.14 Cn: Heb from upon him
Proverbs 14:14
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14 Rebellious hearts receive satisfaction from their ways;
the good receive the due reward for their deeds.
Proverbs 18:22
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22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing
and obtains favor from the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 18:22
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22 He who finds a wife finds what is good,
gaining favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 22:9
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9 Those who are generous are blessed,
for they share their bread with the poor.(A)
Proverbs 22:9
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9 Happy are generous people,
because they give some of their food to the poor.
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