Proverbs 12:7-8
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7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous will stand.(A)
8 One is commended for good sense,
but a perverse mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:7-8
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8 A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.
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 The wicked desire what evil men have,[a]
but the root of the righteous produces fruit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:12 Or desire a stronghold of evil
Proverbs 12:21
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21 No harm happens to the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.(A)
Proverbs 12:21
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21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,(A)
but the wicked are full of misery.
Proverbs 12:28
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28 In the path of righteousness there is life;
in walking its path there is no death.(A)
Proverbs 12:28
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:28 Or righteousness, and in its path there is no death
Proverbs 13:6
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6 Righteousness guards one whose way is upright,
but sin overthrows the wicked.(A)
Proverbs 13:6
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:6 Lit guards integrity of way
Proverbs 13:9
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Footnotes
- 13.9 Or shines
Proverbs 13:9
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Proverbs 13:21-22
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21 Misfortune pursues sinners,
but prosperity rewards the righteous.(A)
22 The good leave an inheritance to their children’s children,
but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.(B)
Proverbs 13:21-22
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21 Disaster pursues sinners,
but good rewards the righteous.(A)
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his[a] grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:22 Or inheritance: his
Proverbs 13:25
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25 The righteous have enough to satisfy their appetite,
but the belly of the wicked is empty.(A)
Proverbs 13:25
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25 A righteous man eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.(A)
Proverbs 14:11
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11 The house of the wicked is destroyed,
but the tent of the upright flourishes.(A)
Proverbs 14:11
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:11 Lit flourish
Proverbs 14:14
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Footnotes
- 14.14 Cn: Heb from upon him
Proverbs 14:14
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14 The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,
and a good man, what his deeds deserve.(A)
Proverbs 14:19
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19 The evil bow down before the good,
the wicked at the gates of the righteous.(A)
Proverbs 14:19
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19 The evil bow before those who are good,
the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:22
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22 Do not those who plan evil err?
Those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
Proverbs 14:22
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