Proverbs 14:16-27
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16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
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17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
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18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
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21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
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22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
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23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
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24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
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25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
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26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
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27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.