Proverbs 14:34
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34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.(A)
Proverbs 14:34
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34 Righteousness dignifies a nation,
but sin disgraces a people.
Proverbs 15:6
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6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:6
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6 Great treasure is in the house of the righteous,
but the gain of the wicked brings trouble.
Proverbs 15:9
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9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.(A)
Proverbs 15:9
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9 The Lord detests the path of the wicked,
but loves those who pursue righteousness.
Proverbs 16:7
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7 When the ways of people please the Lord,
he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.(A)
Proverbs 16:7
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7 When people draw favor from the Lord,
even their enemies are at peace with them.
Proverbs 17:13
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13 Evil will not depart from the house
of one who returns evil for good.(A)
Proverbs 17:13
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13 Evil will never depart from the house
of those who return evil for good.
Proverbs 18:3
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3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,
and with dishonor comes disgrace.
Proverbs 18:3
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3 When the wicked arrive, so does contempt;
with shame comes insult.
Proverbs 19:3
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3 One’s own folly leads to ruin,
yet the heart rages against the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 19:3
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3 People’s own folly corrupts their way,
but their hearts rage against the Lord.
Proverbs 19:19
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19 A violent-tempered person will pay the penalty;
if you effect a rescue, you will only have to do it again.[a]
Footnotes
- 19.19 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 19:19
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19 Angry people must pay the penalty;
if you rescue them, then you will have to do it again.
Proverbs 19:29
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29 Punishments are prepared for scoffers
and flogging for the backs of fools.(A)
Proverbs 19:29
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29 Punishments were made for mockers,
and blows for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 20:7
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7 The righteous walk in integrity—
happy are the children who follow them!(A)
Proverbs 20:7
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7 The righteous live with integrity;
happy are their children who come after them.
Proverbs 21:7
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7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away
because they refuse to do what is just.(A)
Proverbs 21:7
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7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
for they refuse to act with justice.
Proverbs 21:12
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12 The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked;
he casts the wicked down to ruin.(A)
Proverbs 21:12
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12 The righteous one observes the house of the wicked,
turning the wicked toward trouble.
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