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Proverbs - ch 15 v 21 - 33
- Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.
- Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.
- A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!
- Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.
- The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow.
- Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.
- He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.
- The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.
- The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.
- The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.
- The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.
- He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.
- The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.
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