Proverbs 19:11-28
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11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
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12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
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13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
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14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
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15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
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16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
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17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
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18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
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19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
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20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
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21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
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22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
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23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
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24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
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25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
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27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
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28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.