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Proverbs 14:23
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Proverbs 14:23
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23 In all labor there is profit,
But [a]mere talk leads only to poverty.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:23 Lit word of lips
Proverbs 14:23
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Proverbs 14:23
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23 All hard work brings a profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 15:6
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Proverbs 15:6
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6 Great wealth is in the house of the (A)righteous,
But trouble is in the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:6
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Proverbs 15:6
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Proverbs 15:16
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Proverbs 15:16
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16 (A)Better is a little with [a]the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure, and turmoil with [b]the treasure.
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- Proverbs 15:16 Or reverence for
- Proverbs 15:16 Lit it
Proverbs 15:16
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Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 16:6-7
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Proverbs 16:6-7
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6 By (A)mercy and truth atonement is made for wrongdoing,
And by [a]the (B)fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil.
7 When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,
He (C)causes even his enemies to make peace with him.
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- Proverbs 16:6 Or reverence for
Proverbs 16:6-7
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Proverbs 16:6-7
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Proverbs 16:26
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Proverbs 16:26
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26 A worker’s appetite works for him,
For his [a]hunger urges him on.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:26 Lit mouth
Proverbs 16:26
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Proverbs 16:26
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26 The appetite of laborers works for them;
their hunger drives them on.
Proverbs 17:2
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Proverbs 17:2
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2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,
And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
Proverbs 17:2
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Proverbs 17:2
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2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
Proverbs 19:17
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Proverbs 19:17
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17 One who (A)is gracious to a poor person lends to the Lord,
And He will repay him for his [a](B)good deed.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:17 Or benefits
Proverbs 19:17
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Proverbs 19:17
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Proverbs 20:13
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Proverbs 20:13
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13 (A)Do not love sleep, or you will become poor;
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with [a]food.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:13 Lit bread
Proverbs 20:13
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Proverbs 20:13
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13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;(A)
stay awake and you will have food to spare.
Proverbs 22:4
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Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward of humility and [a]the fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor, and life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence for
Proverbs 22:4
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Proverbs 22:4
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Proverbs 24:27
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Proverbs 24:27
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27 Prepare your work outside,
And (A)make it ready for yourself in the field;
Afterward, then, build your house.
Proverbs 24:27
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Proverbs 24:27
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27 Put your outdoor work in order
and get your fields ready;
after that, build your house.
Proverbs 27:18
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Proverbs 27:18
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18 One who tends the (A)fig tree will eat its fruit,
And one who (B)cares for his master will be honored.
Proverbs 27:18
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Proverbs 27:18
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Proverbs 27:23-27
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Proverbs 27:23-27
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23 (A)Know well the [a]condition of your flocks,
And pay attention to your herds;
24 For riches are not forever,
Nor does a (B)crown endure to all generations.
25 When the grass disappears, the new growth is seen,
And the herbs of the mountains are (C)gathered in,
26 The lambs will be for your clothing,
And the goats will bring the price of a field,
27 And there will be enough goats’ milk for your food,
For the food of your household,
And sustenance for your attendants.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:23 Lit face
Proverbs 27:23-27
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Proverbs 27:23-27
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23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,(A)
give careful attention to your herds;
24 for riches do not endure forever,(B)
and a crown is not secure for all generations.
25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears
and the grass from the hills is gathered in,
26 the lambs will provide you with clothing,
and the goats with the price of a field.
27 You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed your family
and to nourish your female servants.
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