Proverbs 3:33
New Century Version
33 The Lord will curse the evil person’s house,
but he will bless the home of those who do right.
Proverbs 4:18
New Century Version
18 The way of the good person is like the light of dawn,
growing brighter and brighter until full daylight.
Proverbs 11:11
New Century Version
11 Good people bless and build up their city,
but the wicked can destroy it with their words.
Proverbs 11:30-31
New Century Version
30 A good person gives life to others;
the wise person teaches others how to live.
31 Good people will be rewarded on earth,
and the wicked and the sinners will be punished.
Proverbs 13:21
New Century Version
21 Trouble always comes to sinners,
but good people enjoy success.
Proverbs 14:2
New Century Version
2 People who live good lives respect the Lord,
but those who live evil lives don’t.
Proverbs 15:8
New Century Version
8 The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked offer,
but he likes the prayers of honest people.
Proverbs 15:19
New Century Version
19 A lazy person’s life is like a patch of thorns,
but an honest person’s life is like a smooth highway.
Proverbs 15:29
New Century Version
29 The Lord does not listen to the wicked,
but he hears the prayers of those who do right.
Proverbs 16:13
New Century Version
13 Kings like honest people;
they value someone who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 21:12
New Century Version
12 God, who is always right, watches the house of the wicked
and brings ruin on every evil person.
Proverbs 21:21
New Century Version
21 Whoever tries to live right and be loyal
finds life, success, and honor.
Proverbs 29:6
New Century Version
6 Evil people are trapped by their own sin,
but good people can sing and be happy.
Proverbs 29:10
New Century Version
10 Murderers hate an honest person
and try to kill those who do right.
Proverbs 29:27
New Century Version
27 Good people hate those who are dishonest,
and the wicked hate those who are honest.
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