Proverbs 14:19
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The evil will bow down before the good,
And the wicked [will bow down] at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:32
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The wicked is overthrown through his wrongdoing,
But the righteous has hope and confidence and a refuge [with God] even in death.
Proverbs 15:3
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The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Watching the evil and the good [in all their endeavors].(A)
Proverbs 15:6
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Great and priceless treasure is in the house of the [consistently] righteous one [who seeks godly instruction and grows in wisdom],
But trouble is in the income of the wicked one [who rejects the laws of God].
Proverbs 15:8
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The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight!(A)
Proverbs 15:9
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The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character].
Proverbs 15:28
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The heart of the righteous thinks carefully about how to answer [in a wise and appropriate and timely way],
But the [babbling] mouth of the wicked pours out malevolent things.(A)
Proverbs 15:29
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The Lord is far from the wicked [and distances Himself from them],
But He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous [that is, those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].
Proverbs 16:4
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The Lord has made everything for its own purpose,
Even the wicked [according to their role] for the day of evil.
Proverbs 17:4
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An evildoer listens closely to wicked lips;
And a liar pays attention to a destructive and malicious tongue.
Proverbs 17:23
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A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket
To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 18:3
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When the wicked man comes [to the depth of evil], contempt [of all that is pure and good] also comes,
And with inner baseness (dishonor) comes outer shame (scorn).
Proverbs 19:28
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A wicked and worthless witness mocks justice,
And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.
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