Proverbs 8:12-18
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12 “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling.
Find out knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil.
I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
14 Counsel and sound knowledge are mine.
I have understanding and power.
15 By me kings reign,
and princes decree justice.
16 By me princes rule,
nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
17 I love those who love me.
Those who seek me diligently will find me.
18 With me are riches, honor,
enduring wealth, and prosperity.
Proverbs 8:12-18
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12 I, wisdom, live with prudence,
and I attain knowledge and discretion.(A)
13 The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.
Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
and perverted speech I hate.(B)
14 I have good advice and sound wisdom;
I have insight; I have strength.(C)
15 By me kings reign,
and rulers decree what is just;(D)
16 by me rulers rule,
and nobles, all who govern rightly.
17 I love those who love me,
and those who seek me diligently find me.(E)
18 Riches and honor are with me,
enduring wealth and prosperity.(F)
Proverbs 11:20
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20 Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
Proverbs 11:20
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20 Crooked minds are an abomination to the Lord,
but those of blameless ways are his delight.(A)
Proverbs 12:2
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2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh,
but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
Proverbs 12:2
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2 The good obtain favor from the Lord,
but those who devise evil he condemns.(A)
Proverbs 12:22
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22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those who do the truth are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22
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22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.(A)
Proverbs 14:31
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31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14:31
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31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
but those who are kind to the needy honor him.(A)
Proverbs 15:8-9
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8 The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
Proverbs 15:8-9
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8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.(A)
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.(B)
Proverbs 20:30
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30 Wounding blows cleanse away evil,
and beatings purge the innermost parts.
Proverbs 20:30
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30 Blows that wound cleanse away evil;
beatings make clean the innermost parts.
Proverbs 21:3
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3 To do righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
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3 To do righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:21
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21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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Footnotes
- 21.21 Gk: Heb life and righteousness
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
is riches and honor and life.
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