In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and his children will have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death. Proverbs 14:26-27 GW
“I have installed my own king on Zion, my holy mountain.” I will announce the Lord’s decree. He said to me: “You are my Son. Today I have become your Father. Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance and the ends of the earth as your own possession. You will break them with an iron scepter. You will smash them to pieces like pottery.” Psalms 2:6-9 GW
A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability, but the appetite of treacherous people ⌞craves⌟ violence.
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Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life. Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.
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A righteous person hates lying, but a wicked person behaves with shame and disgrace.
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One person pretends to be rich but has nothing. Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.
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The light of righteous people beams brightly, but the lamp of wicked people will be snuffed out.
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Arrogance produces only quarreling, but those who take advice gain wisdom.
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Wealth ⌞gained⌟ through injustice dwindles away, but whoever gathers little by little has plenty.
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Delayed hope makes one sick at heart, but a fulfilled longing is a tree of life.
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The teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death.
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Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.
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Whoever walks with wise people will be wise, but whoever associates with fools will suffer.
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Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners is stored away for a righteous person.
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Whoever refuses to spank his son hates him, but whoever loves his son disciplines him from early on.
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Whoever lives right fears the Lord, but a person who is devious in his ways despises him.
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A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it, but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.
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There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death.
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A heart that turns ⌞from God⌟ becomes bored with its own ways, but a good person is satisfied with God’s ways.
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Gullible people are gifted with stupidity, but sensible people are crowned with knowledge.
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In hard work there is always something gained, but idle talk leads only to poverty.
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The crown of wise people is their wealth. The stupidity of fools is just that—stupidity!
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An honest witness saves lives, but one who tells lies is dangerous.
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In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and his children will have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death.
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A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity.
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Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. Even fools recognize this.
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Righteousness lifts up a nation, but sin is a disgrace in any society.
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The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.
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Great treasure is in the house of a righteous person, but trouble comes along with the income of a wicked person.
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The way of wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
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Every day is a terrible day for a miserable person, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
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Without advice plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.
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A person is delighted to hear an answer from his own mouth, and a timely word—oh, how good!
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The path of life for a wise person leads upward in order to turn him away from hell below.
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A twinkle in the eye delights the heart. Good news refreshes the body.
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The fear of the Lord is discipline ⌞leading to⌟ wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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“I have installed my own king on Zion, my holy mountain.” I will announce the Lord’s decree. He said to me: “You are my Son. Today I have become your Father. Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance and the ends of the earth as your own possession. You will break them with an iron scepter. You will smash them to pieces like pottery.”
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