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Proverbs 18:22
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Proverbs 18:22
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Proverbs 18:22
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Proverbs 18:22
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22 He who finds a wife finds what is good,
gaining favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:14
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Proverbs 19:14
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Proverbs 19:14
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Proverbs 19:14
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14 House and riches are an inheritance from one’s ancestors,
but an insightful wife is from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:18
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Proverbs 19:18
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18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
do not be a willing party to their death.(A)
Proverbs 19:18
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Proverbs 19:18
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18 Discipline your children while there is hope,
but don’t plan to kill them.
Proverbs 20:7
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Proverbs 20:7
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Proverbs 20:7
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Proverbs 20:7
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7 The righteous live with integrity;
happy are their children who come after them.
Proverbs 22:6
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Proverbs 22:6
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Proverbs 22:6
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Proverbs 22:6
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6 Train children in the way they should go;
when they grow old, they won’t depart from it.
Proverbs 22:15
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Proverbs 22:15
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15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,
but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.(A)
Proverbs 22:15
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Proverbs 22:15
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15 Folly is bound up in a child’s heart;
the rod of discipline removes it.
Proverbs 23:13-14
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Proverbs 23:13-14
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Saying 13
13 Do not withhold discipline from a child;
if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.
14 Punish them with the rod
and save them from death.(A)
Proverbs 23:13-14
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Proverbs 23:13-14
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13 Don’t withhold instruction from children;
if you strike them with a rod, they won’t die.
14 Strike them with a rod,
and you will save their lives from the grave.[a]
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- Proverbs 23:14 Heb Sheol
Proverbs 27:11
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Proverbs 27:11
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Proverbs 27:11
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Proverbs 27:11
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11 Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad,
so I can answer those who insult me.
Proverbs 29:3
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Proverbs 29:3
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Proverbs 29:3
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Proverbs 29:3
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3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
but one who spends time with prostitutes destroys riches.
Proverbs 29:15
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Proverbs 29:15
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15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.(A)
Proverbs 29:15
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Proverbs 29:15
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15 The rod and correction lead to wisdom,
but children out of control shame their mothers.
Proverbs 29:17
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Proverbs 29:17
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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.(A)
Proverbs 29:17
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Proverbs 29:17
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17 Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind
and bring delight into your life.
Proverbs 31:10-31
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Proverbs 31:10-31
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Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character
10 [a]A wife of noble character(A) who can find?(B)
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband(C) has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.(D)
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.(E)
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.(F)
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders(G) of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.(H)
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise(I) at the city gate.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:10 Verses 10-31 are an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
Proverbs 31:10-31
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Proverbs 31:10-31
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The competent wife
10 A competent wife, how does one find her?
Her value is far above pearls.
11 Her husband entrusts his heart to her,
and with her he will have all he needs.
12 She brings him good and not trouble
all the days of her life.
13 She seeks out wool and flax;
she works joyfully with her hands.
14 She is like a fleet of merchant ships,
bringing food from a distance.
15 She gets up while it is still night,
providing food for her household,
even some for her female servants.
16 She surveys a field and acquires it;
from her own resources, she plants a vineyard.
17 She works energetically;
her arms are powerful.
18 She realizes that her trading is successful;
she doesn’t put out her lamp at night.
19 She puts her hands to the spindle;
her palms grasp the whorl.
20 She reaches out to the needy;
she stretches out her hands to the poor.
21 She doesn’t fear for her household when it snows,
because they are all dressed in warm[a] clothes.
22 She makes bedspreads for herself;
fine linen and purple are her clothing.
23 Her husband is known in the city gates
when he sits with the elders of the land.
24 She makes garments and sells them;
she supplies sashes to traders.
25 Strength and honor are her clothing;
she is confident about the future.
26 Her mouth is full of wisdom;
kindly teaching is on her tongue.
27 She is vigilant over the activities of her household;
she doesn’t eat the food of laziness.
28 Her children bless her;
her husband praises her:
29 “Many women act competently,
but you surpass them all!”
30 Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Let her share in the results of her work;
let her deeds praise her in the city gates.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:21 LXX; MT red
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