Proverbs 4:20-21
New Living Translation
20 My child, pay attention to what I say.
Listen carefully to my words.
21 Don’t lose sight of them.
Let them penetrate deep into your heart,
Proverbs 4:20-21
Living Bible
20 Listen, son of mine, to what I say. Listen carefully. 21 Keep these thoughts ever in mind; let them penetrate deep within your heart,
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Proverbs 4:23
New Living Translation
23 Guard your heart above all else,
for it determines the course of your life.
Proverbs 4:23
Living Bible
23 Above all else, guard your affections. For they influence everything else in your life.
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Proverbs 10:20
New Living Translation
20 The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
the heart of a fool is worthless.
Proverbs 10:20
Living Bible
20 When a good man speaks, he is worth listening to, but the words of fools are a dime a dozen.
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Proverbs 12:20
New Living Translation
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Proverbs 12:20
Living Bible
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting for evil; joy fills hearts that are planning for good!
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Proverbs 15:13
New Living Translation
13 A glad heart makes a happy face;
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:13
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13 A happy face means a glad heart; a sad face means a breaking heart.
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Proverbs 15:15
New Living Translation
15 For the despondent, every day brings trouble;
for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:15
Living Bible
15 When a man is gloomy, everything seems to go wrong; when he is cheerful, everything seems right!
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Proverbs 15:30
New Living Translation
30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
good news makes for good health.
Proverbs 15:30
Living Bible
30 Pleasant sights and good reports give happiness and health.
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Proverbs 16:1-2
New Living Translation
16 We can make our own plans,
but the Lord gives the right answer.
2 People may be pure in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their motives.
Proverbs 16:1-2
Living Bible
16 We can make our plans, but the final outcome is in God’s hands.
2 We can always “prove” that we are right, but is the Lord convinced?
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Proverbs 16:5
New Living Translation
5 The Lord detests the proud;
they will surely be punished.
Proverbs 16:5
Living Bible
5 Pride disgusts the Lord. Take my word for it—proud men shall be punished.
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Proverbs 16:21-23
New Living Translation
21 The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
22 Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it,
but discipline is wasted on fools.
23 From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.
Proverbs 16:21-23
Living Bible
21 The wise man is known by his common sense, and a pleasant teacher is the best.
22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to those possessing it, but a fool’s burden is his folly.
23 From a wise mind comes careful and persuasive speech.
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Proverbs 17:3
New Living Translation
3 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,
but the Lord tests the heart.
Proverbs 17:3
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3 Silver and gold are purified by fire, but God purifies hearts.
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Proverbs 17:22
New Living Translation
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
Proverbs 17:22
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22 A cheerful heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit makes one sick.
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