A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. |
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The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. |
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In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. |
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. |
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The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. |
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Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. |
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Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? |
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A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. |
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. |
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All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. |
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The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. |
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Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. |
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Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. |
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A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! |
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The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. |
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The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. |
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The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. |
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He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. |