Proverbs 21:10-29
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10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
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11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
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13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
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14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
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15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
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16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
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17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
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18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
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19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
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20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
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21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
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25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
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26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
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27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
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28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
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29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.