Proverbs 21:14-23
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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.