Proverbs 8:12-18
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12 I, Wisdom, share a home with shrewdness
and have knowledge and discretion.(A)
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.(B)
I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct,
and perverse speech.
14 I possess good advice and competence;[a]
I have understanding and strength.(C)
15 It is by me that kings reign(D)
and rulers enact just law;
16 by me, princes lead,
as do nobles and all righteous judges.[b]
17 I love those who love me,(E)
and those who search for me find me.(F)
18 With me are riches and honor,(G)
lasting wealth and righteousness.(H)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:14 Or resourcefulness
- Proverbs 8:16 Some Hb mss, LXX read nobles who judge the earth
Proverbs 11:20
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20 Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.(A)
Proverbs 12:2
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Proverbs 12:22
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Proverbs 14:31
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31 The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,(A)
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.(B)
Proverbs 15:8-9
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8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,(A)
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.(B)
9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.(C)
Proverbs 20:30
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:30 Lit beatings the chambers of the belly
Proverbs 21:3
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3 Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:21
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21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The result of humility is fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.(A)
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