20 My son, pay attention to my words;listen closely to my sayings.(A)21 Don’t lose sight of them;(B)keep them within your heart.
23 Guard your heart above all else,[a]for it is the source of life.(A)
20 The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;the heart of the wicked is of little value.(A)
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
13 A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.(A)
15 All the days of the oppressed are miserable,but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
30 Bright eyes cheer the heart;good news strengthens[a] the bones.(A)
16 The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.(A)
2 All a person’s ways seem right to him,but the Lord weighs motives.[a](B)
16 The reflections of the heart belong to man,but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.(A)
2 All a man’s ways seem right to him,but the Lord evaluates the motives.[a](B)
5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;(A)be assured,[a] he will not go unpunished.(B)
21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,and pleasant speech[a] increases learning.(A)
22 Insight is a fountain of life(B) for its possessor,but the discipline of fools is folly.
23 The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth;it adds learning to his speech.[b](C)
23 A wise heart instructs its mouthand increases learning with its speech.[b](C)
3 A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,(A)and the Lord is the tester of hearts.(B)
22 A joyful heart is good medicine,but a broken spirit dries up the bones.(A)
12 Before his downfall a person’s heart is proud,(A)but humility comes before honor.(B)
12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,(A)but humility comes before honor.(B)
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