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A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.
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Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the unplowed field of the wicked—produce sin.
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One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.
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Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.
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Thirty Sayings of the Wise
Saying 1
Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach,
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for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips.
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for he is the kind of person who is always thinking about the cost. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
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Saying 12
Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
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Saying 14
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed;
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Saying 15
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
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Saying 16
Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path:
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Saying 18
My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways,
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for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.
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If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done?
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Saying 28
Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,
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I applied my heart to what I observed and learned a lesson from what I saw:
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As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
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Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
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Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.
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Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit.
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Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts.
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Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.
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Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.
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As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.
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Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
