Proverbs 22:12-22
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12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
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13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
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14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
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15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
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16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
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17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
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18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
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19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
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20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
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21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
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22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: