Proverbs 3:25-26
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25 Don’t be terrified by sudden trouble.
Don’t be afraid when sinners are destroyed.
26 The Lord will be at your side.
He will keep your feet from being caught in a trap.
Proverbs 3:33
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33 The Lord puts a curse on the houses of sinners.
But he blesses the homes of those who do what is right.
Proverbs 6:16-19
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16 There are six things the Lord hates.
In fact, he hates seven things.
17 The Lord hates proud eyes,
a lying tongue,
and hands that kill those who aren’t guilty.
18 He also hates hearts that make evil plans
and feet that are quick to do evil.
19 He hates any witness who pours out lies
and anyone who stirs up conflict in the community.
Proverbs 10:3
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3 The Lord gives those who do right the food they need.
But he lets those who do wrong go hungry.
Proverbs 10:6-7
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6 Blessings are like crowns on the heads of those who do right.
But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them.
7 The names of those who do right are used in blessings.
But the names of those who do wrong will rot.
Proverbs 10:16
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16 People who do what is right earn life.
But sinners earn sin and death.
Proverbs 10:24-25
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24 What sinners are afraid of will catch up with them.
But those who do right will get what they want.
25 When the storm is over, sinners are gone.
But those who do right stand firm forever.
Proverbs 10:28-30
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28 Those who do right can expect joy.
But the hopes of sinners are bound to fail.
29 The way of the Lord is a safe place for those without blame.
But that way destroys those who do evil.
30 Those who do right will never be removed from the land.
But those who do wrong will not remain in it.
Proverbs 11:3
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3 Those who do what is right are guided by their honest lives.
But those who aren’t faithful are destroyed by their lies.
Proverbs 11:5-10
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5 The ways of honest people are made straight because they do what is right.
But those who do what is wrong are brought down by their own sins.
6 Godly people are saved by doing what is right.
But those who aren’t faithful are trapped by evil longings.
7 Hopes placed in human beings will die with them.
Everything their power promised comes to nothing.
8 Those who do right are saved from trouble.
But trouble comes on those who do wrong.
9 With their words ungodly people destroy their neighbors.
But those who do what is right escape because of their knowledge.
10 When those who do right succeed, their city is glad.
When those who do wrong die, people shout for joy.
Proverbs 11:18-21
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18 An evil person really earns nothing.
But the one who plants what is right will certainly be rewarded.
19 Surely right living leads to life.
But whoever runs after evil finds death.
20 The Lord hates those whose hearts are twisted.
But he is pleased with those who live without blame.
21 You can be sure that sinners will be punished.
And you can also be sure that godly people will go free.
Proverbs 11:23
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23 What godly people long for ends only in what is good.
But what sinners hope for ends only in God’s anger.
Proverbs 11:30-31
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30 The fruit that godly people bear is like a tree of life.
And those who are wise save lives.
31 Godly people get what they should get on earth.
So ungodly people and sinners will certainly get what they should get!
Proverbs 12:2-3
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2 The Lord blesses anyone who does good.
But he judges anyone who plans to do evil.
3 No one can become strong and steady by doing evil.
But if people do what is right, they can’t be removed from the land.
Proverbs 12:5-8
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5 The plans of godly people are right.
But the advice of sinners will lead you the wrong way.
6 The words of those who are evil hide and wait to spill people’s blood.
But the speech of those who are honest saves them from traps like that.
7 Sinners are destroyed and taken away.
But the houses of godly people stand firm.
8 A person is praised for how wise they are.
But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.
Proverbs 12:12
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12 Those who do what is wrong are safe for just a while.
But those who do what is right last forever.
Proverbs 12:21
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21 No harm comes to godly people.
But sinners have all the trouble they can handle.
Proverbs 12:28
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28 There is life in doing what is right.
Along that path you will never die.
Proverbs 13:6
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6 Doing right guards those who are honest.
But evil destroys those who are sinful.
Proverbs 13:9
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9 The lights of godly people shine brightly.
But the lamps of sinners are blown out.
Proverbs 13:21-22
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21 Hard times chase those who are sinful.
But those who do right are rewarded with good things.
22 A good person leaves what they own to their children and grandchildren.
But a sinner’s wealth is stored up for those who do right.
Proverbs 13:25
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25 Those who do right eat until they are full.
But the stomachs of those who do wrong go hungry.
Proverbs 14:11
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11 The houses of sinners will be destroyed.
But the tents of honest people will stand firm.
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