Proverbs 3:11-12
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11 My son, do not reject the Lord’s discipline,
and do not despise his correction,
12 because the Lord corrects the person he loves,
just as a father corrects[a] the son he delights in.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:12 The Heb. lacks corrects
- Proverbs 3:12 So MT; LXX reads loves, and he punishes every son he accepts
Proverbs 7:4
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4 Say to wisdom, “You’re my sister!”
and call understanding your close relative,
Proverbs 8:17
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17 I love those who love me,
and those who seek me will find me.
Proverbs 8:21
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21 I bequeath wealth to those who love me,
and I will fill their treasuries.”
Proverbs 9:8
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8 Don’t rebuke a mocker or he will hate you.
Rebuke a wise person, and he will love you.
Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred awakens contention,
but love covers all transgressions.
Proverbs 13:24
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24 Whoever does not discipline[a] his son hates him,
but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:24 Lit. Whoever spares the rod
Proverbs 14:22
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22 Won’t those who plot evil go astray?
But gracious love and truth are for those who plan what is good.
Proverbs 15:9
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9 The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.
Proverbs 15:17
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17 A vegetarian meal[a] served with love is better
than a big, thick steak[b] with a plateful of[c] animosity.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:17 Lit. A meal of herbs
- Proverbs 15:17 Lit. a fattened ox
- Proverbs 15:17 The Heb. lacks a plateful of
Proverbs 16:6
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6 Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth,
and through fear of the Lord people[a] turn from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:6 The Heb. lacks people
Proverbs 17:9
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9 Anyone who overlooks[a] an offense promotes love,
but someone who gossips separates close friends.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:9 Lit. covers
Proverbs 17:17
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17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is there[a] for times of trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:17 Lit. born
Proverbs 18:19
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19 An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city,
and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
Proverbs 18:24
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24 A man with many[a] friends can still be ruined,
but one who keeps on loving sticks closer than a brother.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:24 The Heb. lacks many
Proverbs 19:8
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8 Whoever obtains wisdom loves himself,
and whoever treasures understanding will prosper.
Proverbs 20:28
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28 Gracious love and truth preserve a king;
through love his throne is made secure.
Proverbs 21:17
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17 Pleasure lovers become poor;
loving wine and oil doesn’t bring riches.
Proverbs 21:21
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21 Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 27:5-6
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5 An open rebuke is better
than unspoken love.
6 Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy,
but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:6 Lit. enemy are profuse
Proverbs 27:9-10
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9 Ointments and perfume encourage the heart;
in a similar way, a friend’s advice is sweet to the soul.[a]
10 Never abandon your friend nor your father’s friend,
and don’t go to your brother’s house in times of trouble.
A neighbor who is near is better
than a brother who lives far away.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:9 So MT; LXX reads heart; but through misfortune the soul is torn apart
Proverbs 29:3
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3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.
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