Proverbs 3:3-4
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3 Don’t let love and truth ever leave you.
Tie them around your neck.
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will find favor and a good name
in the eyes of God and people.
Proverbs 3:13-18
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13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom.
Blessed is the one who gains understanding.
14 Wisdom pays better than silver does.
She earns more than gold does.
15 She is worth more than rubies.
Nothing you want can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand.
In her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways.
All her paths lead to peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her.
Those who hold her close will be blessed.
Proverbs 3:35
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35 Wise people receive honor.
But foolish people get only shame.
Proverbs 4:7-9
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7 To start being wise you must first get wisdom.
No matter what it costs, get understanding.
8 Value wisdom highly, and she will lift you up.
Hold her close, and she will honor you.
9 She will set a beautiful crown on your head.
She will give you a glorious crown.”
Proverbs 10:7
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7 The names of those who do right are used in blessings.
But the names of those who do wrong will rot.
Proverbs 11:16
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16 A woman who has a kind heart gains honor.
But men who are not kind gain only wealth.
Proverbs 11:26-27
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26 People ask for bad things to happen to those who store up grain for themselves.
But people ask for God’s blessing on those who are willing to sell.
27 Anyone who looks for what is good will be blessed.
But bad things will happen to a person who plans to do evil.
Proverbs 12:8
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8 A person is praised for how wise they are.
But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.
Proverbs 12:9
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9 Being nobody and having a servant
is better than pretending to be somebody and having no food.
Proverbs 13:15
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15 Good judgment wins favor.
But the way of liars leads to their ruin.
Proverbs 13:18
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18 Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed.
But those who accept warnings are honored.
Proverbs 14:35
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35 A king is pleased with a wise servant.
But a servant who is full of shame stirs up the king’s anger.
Proverbs 15:33
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33 Wisdom teaches you to have respect for the Lord.
So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.
Proverbs 16:13
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13 Kings are pleased when what you say is honest.
They value people who speak what is right.
Proverbs 17:28
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28 We think even foolish people are wise if they keep silent.
We think they understand what is right if they control their tongues.
Proverbs 18:12
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12 If a person’s heart is proud, they will be destroyed.
So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.
Proverbs 20:11
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11 Even small children are known by their actions.
So is their conduct really pure and right?
Proverbs 21:21
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21 Anyone who wants to be godly and loving
finds life, success and honor.
Proverbs 22:4
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4 Being humble comes from having respect for the Lord.
This will bring you wealth and honor and life.
Proverbs 25:6-7
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6 Don’t brag in front of the king.
Don’t claim a place among his great men.
7 Let the king say to you, “Come up here.”
That’s better than for him to shame you in front of his nobles.
What you have seen with your own eyes
Proverbs 25:13
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13 A messenger trusted by the one who sends him
is like a drink cooled by snow at harvest time.
He renews the spirit of his master.
Proverbs 25:27
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27 It isn’t good for you to eat too much honey.
And you shouldn’t try to search out matters too deep for you.
Proverbs 27:18
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18 A person who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit.
And a person who protects their master will be honored.
Proverbs 28:23
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23 It is better to warn a person than to pretend to praise them.
In the end that person will be more pleased with you.
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