34 Though (A)He scoffs at the scoffers,
Yet (B)He gives grace to the needy.

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34 Though (A)He scoffs at the scoffers,
Yet (B)He gives grace to the afflicted.

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When (A)pride comes, then comes dishonor;
But with the humble there is wisdom.

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When (A)pride comes, then comes dishonor,
But with the humble is wisdom.

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15 The (A)way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a person who listens to advice is wise.

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15 The (A)way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

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10 Through overconfidence [a]comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.

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  1. Proverbs 13:10 Lit gives

10 Through insolence [a]comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.

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  1. Proverbs 13:10 Lit gives

A fool [a]rejects his father’s discipline,
But he who complies with rebuke is sensible.

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  1. Proverbs 15:5 Or despises

A fool [a]rejects his father’s discipline,
But he who regards reproof is sensible.

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  1. Proverbs 15:5 Or despises

33 [a]The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility.

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  1. Proverbs 15:33 Or Reverence for

33 The [a]fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility.

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  1. Proverbs 15:33 Or reverence

19 It is better to be (A)humble in spirit with the needy
Than to (B)divide the spoils with the proud.

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19 It is better to be (A)humble in spirit with the lowly
Than to (B)divide the spoil with the proud.

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12 (A)Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty,
But (B)humility goes before honor.

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12 (A)Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
But (B)humility goes before honor.

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The reward of humility and [a]the fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor, and life.

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  1. Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence for

The reward of humility and the [a]fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor and life.

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  1. Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence

23 A person’s (A)pride will bring him low,
But a (B)humble spirit will obtain honor.

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