Proverbs 3:3-4
New Living Translation
3 Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
4 Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.
Proverbs 3:3-5
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3 Never tire of loyalty and kindness. Hold these virtues tightly. Write them deep within your heart. 4-5 If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don’t ever trust yourself.
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Proverbs 3:13-18
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13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.
14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 She offers you long life in her right hand,
and riches and honor in her left.
17 She will guide you down delightful paths;
all her ways are satisfying.
18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
happy are those who hold her tightly.
Proverbs 3:13-18
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13-15 The man who knows right from wrong[a] and has good judgment and common sense is happier than the man who is immensely rich! For such wisdom is far more valuable than precious jewels. Nothing else compares with it. 16-17 Wisdom gives: a long, good life, riches, honor, pleasure, peace. 18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who eat her fruit; happy is the man who keeps on eating it.
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- Proverbs 3:13 The man who knows right from wrong, literally, “The man who finds wisdom.”
Proverbs 3:35
New Living Translation
35 The wise inherit honor,
but fools are put to shame!
Proverbs 3:35
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35 The wise are promoted to honor, but fools are promoted to shame!
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Proverbs 4:7-9
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7 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!
And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.
8 If you prize wisdom, she will make you great.
Embrace her, and she will honor you.
9 She will place a lovely wreath on your head;
she will present you with a beautiful crown.”
Proverbs 4:7-9
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7 Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And with your wisdom, develop common sense and good judgment. 8-9 If you exalt wisdom, she will exalt you. Hold her fast, and she will lead you to great honor; she will place a beautiful crown upon your head.
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Proverbs 10:7
New Living Translation
7 We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away.
Proverbs 10:7
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7 We all have happy memories of good men gone to their reward, but the names of wicked men stink after them.
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Proverbs 11:16
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16 A gracious woman gains respect,
but ruthless men gain only wealth.
Proverbs 11:16
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16 Honor goes to kind and gracious women, mere[a] money to cruel men.
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- Proverbs 11:16 mere, implied.
Proverbs 11:26-27
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26 People curse those who hoard their grain,
but they bless the one who sells in time of need.
27 If you search for good, you will find favor;
but if you search for evil, it will find you!
Proverbs 11:26-27
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26 People curse the man who holds his grain for higher prices, but they bless the man who sells it to them in their time of need.
27 If you search for good, you will find God’s favor; if you search for evil, you will find his curse.
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Proverbs 12:8
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8 A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:8
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8 Everyone admires a man with good sense, but a man with a warped mind is despised.
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Proverbs 12:9
New Living Translation
9 Better to be an ordinary person with a servant
than to be self-important but have no food.
Proverbs 12:9
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9 It is better to get your hands dirty—and eat,[a] than to be too proud to work—and starve.
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- Proverbs 12:9 and eat, implied.
Proverbs 13:15
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15 A person with good sense is respected;
a treacherous person is headed for destruction.[a]
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- 13:15 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads the way of the treacherous is lasting.
Proverbs 13:15
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15 A man with good sense is appreciated. A treacherous man must walk a rocky road.
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Proverbs 13:18
New Living Translation
18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace;
if you accept correction, you will be honored.
Proverbs 13:18
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18 If you refuse criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you are on the road to fame.
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Proverbs 14:35
New Living Translation
35 A king rejoices in wise servants
but is angry with those who disgrace him.
Proverbs 14:35
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35 A king rejoices in servants who know what they are doing; he is angry with those who cause trouble.
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