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For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
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For I, too, was once my father’s son, tenderly loved as my mother’s only child.
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Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you.
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She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown.”
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Drink water from your own well— share your love only with your wife.
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She is a loving deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts satisfy you always. May you always be captivated by her love.
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Love wisdom like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your family.
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Come, let’s drink our fill of love until morning. Let’s enjoy each other’s caresses,
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“I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me.
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Those who love me inherit wealth. I will fill their treasuries.
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But those who miss me injure themselves. All who hate me love death.”
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So don’t bother correcting mockers; they will only hate you. But correct the wise, and they will love you.
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Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses.
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To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
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Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.
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If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
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The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness.
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A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.
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Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.
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The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.
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Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.
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Anyone who loves to quarrel loves sin; anyone who trusts in high walls invites disaster.
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The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
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To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper.
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If you love sleep, you will end in poverty. Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat!
