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 \v 24 Put crooked speech away from you
-\q 2and put corrupt talk far from you.
+\q2 and put corrupt talk far from you.
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 \v 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead
 \q2 and fix your gaze straight before you.
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 \q2 her steps go all the way to Sheol.
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 \v 6 She gives no thought to the path of life.
-\q2 Her footsteps wander; she does not know where she is going.
+\q2 Her footsteps wander; 
+\q2 she does not know where she is going.
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 \q2 or incline my ear to my instructors.
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 \v 14 I was almost completely ruined
-\q2 in the midst of the assembly, among the gathering of the people."
+\q2 in the midst of the assembly,
+\q2 among the gathering of the people."
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-\v 3 When you are caught by your words, my son, do this and save yourself,
+\v 3 When you are caught by your words, my son,
+\q2 do this and save yourself,
 \q2 since you have fallen into the hand of your neighbor;
 \q1 go and humble yourself 
 \q2 and make your case before your neighbor.
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 \v 12 A worthless person—a wicked man—
 \q2 lives by the crookedness of his speech,
-\q2
+\q
 \v 13 winking his eyes, making signals with his feet
 \q2 and pointing with his fingers.
 
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-\q2
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 \v 14 He plots evil with perversity in his heart;
 \q2 he always stirs up strife.
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 \q2 he will show no mercy on the day of vengeance.
 \q1
 \v 35 He will accept no ransom
-\q2 and he cannot be bought off, though you offer him many gifts.
+\q2 and he cannot be bought off,
+\q2 though you offer him many gifts.
 
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 \q2 I fulfilled my vows,
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 \v 15 so I came out to meet you,
-\q2 to eagerly seek your face, and I have found you.
+\q2 to eagerly seek your face,
+\q2 and I have found you.
 
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 \q2 my voice is for the sons of mankind.
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 \v 5 You who are naive, learn wisdom;
-\q 2and you who are foolish, you must get an understanding mind.
+\q2 and you who are foolish, you must get an understanding mind.
 
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-\v 28 I was there when he established the clouds above and
+\v 28 I was there when he established the clouds above
-\q2 when the springs in the deep became fixed.
+\q2 and when the springs in the deep became fixed.
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 \v 29 I was there when he made his limit for the sea,
 \q2 so the waters should not spread beyond his command,
-\q1and when there was set the limit for the foundations of the dry land.
+\q2 and when there was set the limit for the foundations of the dry land.
 
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-\q2
+\q1
 \v 30 I was beside him, as a skilled craftsman;
-\q1 I was his delight day after day,
+\q2 I was his delight day after day,
 \q2 always rejoicing before him.
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 \v 31 I was rejoicing in his whole world,
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 \p
 \v 1 The proverbs of Solomon.
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 \q1 A wise son makes his father rejoice
-\b
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 \q2 but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
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 \v 2 Treasures accumulated by wickedness give no profit,
 \q2 but doing what is right delivers from death.
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 \v 3 Yahweh does not let the soul of the righteous person go hungry,
 \q2 but he frustrates the cravings of the wicked.
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 \v 4 A lazy hand causes a person to be poor,
 \q2 but the hand of the diligent person gains riches.
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 \v 5 A wise son gathers a crop in the summer,
 \q2 but it is disgraceful for him to sleep during harvest.
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 \v 6 Blessings from God are upon the head of the righteous person,
 \q2 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
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 \v 7 The righteous person makes those who remember him happy,
 \q2 but the name of the wicked will rot away.
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 \v 8 The wise of heart accept commands,
 \q2 but a talkative fool will come to ruin.
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 \v 9 He who walks in integrity walks in safety,
 \q2 but the one who makes his ways crooked, he will be found out.
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 \v 10 He who winks the eye causes grief,
 \q2 but a talkative fool will come to ruin.
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 \v 11 The mouth of the righteous person is a water spring of life,
 \q2 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
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 \v 12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,
 \q2 but love covers over all transgressions.
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 \v 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person,
 \q2 but a rod is for the back of the one who has no sense.
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 \v 14 Wise men store up knowledge,
 \q2 but the mouth of a fool brings destruction near.
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 \v 15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city;
 \q2 the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
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 \v 16 The wage of the righteous person leads to life;
 \q2 the income of the wicked leads them to sin.
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 \v 17 There is a path to life for the one who follows discipline,
 \q2 but the one who rejects correction is led astray.
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 \v 18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips,
 \q2 and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
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 \v 19 When there are many words, transgression is not lacking,
 \q2 but he who is careful in what he says is wise.
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 \v 20 The tongue of the righteous person is pure silver;
 \q2 there is little value in the heart of the wicked.
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 \v 21 The lips of the righteous person nourish many,
 \q2 but fools die because of their lack of sense.
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 \v 22 The blessings of Yahweh bring wealth
 \q2 and he adds no pain to it.
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 \v 23 Wickedness is a game a fool plays,
 \q2 but wisdom is a pleasure to a man of understanding.
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 \v 24 The fear of the wicked person will overtake him,
 \q2 but the desire of righteous people will be granted.
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 \v 25 The wicked are like the storm that passes by, and they are no more,
 \q2 but the righteous person is a foundation that lasts forever.
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 \v 26 Like vinegar on the teeth and smoke in the eyes,
 \q2 so is the lazy person to those who send him.
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 \v 27 The fear of Yahweh prolongs life,
 \q2 but the years of the wicked will be short.
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 \v 28 The hope of righteous people is their joy,
 \q2 but the hope of wicked people will perish.
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 \v 29 The way of Yahweh is a stronghold for those who have integrity,
 \q2 but it is destruction for those who behave wickedly.
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 \v 31 Out of the mouth of the righteous person comes the fruit of wisdom,
 \q2 but the perverse tongue will be cut out.
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 \v 32 The lips of the righteous person know what gains favor,
 \q2 but the mouth of the wicked, they know what is perverse.
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 \v 1 False scales are an abomination to Yahweh,
-\q2but he delights in a precise weight.
+\q2 but he delights in a precise weight.
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 \v 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
 \q2 but with humility comes wisdom.
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 \v 3 The integrity of the upright guides them,
 \q2 but the crooked ways of the treacherous destroy them.
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 \v 4 Wealth is worthless on the day of wrath,
 \q2 but doing right delivers you from death.
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 \v 5 The right conduct of a blameless person makes his way straight,
 \q2 but the wicked will fall because of their own wickedness.
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 \v 6 The right conduct of the upright keeps them safe,
 \q2 but the treacherous are trapped by their cravings.
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 \v 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes
 \q2 and the hope that was in his strength comes to nothing.
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 \v 8 The righteous person is delivered from trouble
 \q2 and it comes upon the wicked instead.
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 \v 9 With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor,
 \q2 but through knowledge righteous people are kept safe.
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 \v 10 When righteous people prosper, a city rejoices;
 \q2 when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
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 \v 11 Through the blessings of the upright the city is exalted;
 \q2 by the mouth of the wicked the city is thrown down.
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 \v 12 The man who has contempt for his friend has no sense,
 \q2 but a man of understanding keeps quiet.
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 \v 13 Whoever goes around slandering reveals secrets,
 \q2 but the trustworthy in spirit keeps a matter covered.
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 \v 15 Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger will surely suffer harm,
 \q2 but the one who hates giving a pledge in that kind of promise is safe.
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 \v 16 A gracious woman gets honor,
 \q2 but violent people grasp for wealth.
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 \v 17 A merciful person benefits himself,
 \q2 but one who is cruel hurts himself.
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 \v 18 The wicked person lies to get his wages,
 \q2 but one who sows what is right reaps the wages of truth.
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 \v 19 An honest person who does what is right will live,
 \q2 but the one who pursues evil will die.
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 \v 20 Those whose hearts are perverse are an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
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 \v 21 Be sure of this—the wicked person will not go unpunished,
 \q2 but the descendants of righteous people will be kept safe.
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 \v 22 Like a gold ring in a pig's nose
 \q2 is a beautiful woman without discretion.
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 \v 23 The desires of righteous people result in good,
 \q2 but wicked people can only hope for wrath.
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 \v 24 There is one who scatters—he will accumulate even more;
 \q2 another withholds what is just—he comes to poverty.
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 \v 25 The generous person will prosper
 \q2 and the one who gives water to others will have water for himself.
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 \v 26 People curse the man who refuses to sell grain,
 \q2 but good gifts crown the head of him who sells it.
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 \v 27 The one who diligently seeks good is also seeking favor,
 \q2 but the one who searches for evil will find it.
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 \v 28 Those who trust in their riches will fall,
 \q2 but like the leaf, righteous people will flourish.
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 \v 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
 \q2 but violence takes away lives.
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 \v 31 Behold! The righteous person is rewarded on earth;
 \q2 how much more the wicked and the sinner!
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 \v 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
 \q2 but the one who hates correction is stupid.
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 \v 2 Yahweh gives favor to a good man,
 \q2 but he condemns a man who makes evil plans.
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 \v 3 A person cannot be established by wickedness,
 \q2 but righteous people cannot be uprooted.
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 \v 4 A worthy wife is her husband's crown,
 \q2 but she who brings shame is like a disease that rots his bones.
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 \v 5 The plans of the righteous are just,
 \q2 but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
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 \v 6 The words of wicked people are an ambush waiting for bloodshed,
 \q2 but the words of the upright keep them safe.
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 \v 7 Wicked people are overthrown and they are gone,
 \q2 but the house of the righteous person will stand.
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 \v 8 A man is praised for prudent lips,
 \q2 but the perverse heart is despised.
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 \v 9 Better the person of low position who has a servant
 \q2 than the one who honors himself but has no food.
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 \v 10 The righteous person cares about the needs of his animal,
 \q2 but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
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 \v 11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
 \q2 but whoever chases after worthless projects has no sense.
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 \v 12 The evil person desires the plunder of the wicked,
 \q2 but the righteous root endures.
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 \v 13 An evil person is trapped by the transgression of his lips,
 \q2 but the righteous person escapes from trouble.
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 \v 14 From the fruit of his words a person is filled with good things,
 \q2 just as the work of his hands rewards him.
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 \v 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
 \q2 but a wise man listens to advice.
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 \v 16 A fool shows his anger at once,
 \q2 but one who ignores an insult is prudent.
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 \v 17 The one who speaks the truth says what is right,
 \q2 but a false witness, deceit.
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 \v 18 The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword,
 \q2 but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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 \v 19 Truthful lips last forever,
 \q2 but a lying tongue is only for a moment.
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 \v 20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plan to do evil,
 \q2 but joy comes to the advisors of peace.
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 \v 21 No ill comes upon the righteous,
 \q2 but the wicked are filled with distress.
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 \v 22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 but those who live faithfully are his delight.
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 \v 23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge,
 \q2 but the heart of fools shouts out folly.
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 \v 24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
 \q2 but lazy people will be put to forced labor.
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 \v 25 Anxiety in the heart of a person weighs him down,
 \q2 but a good word makes him glad.
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 \v 26 The righteous person is a guide for his friend,
 \q2 but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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 \v 27 Lazy people would not roast their own game,
 \q2 but the diligent man will obtain precious wealth.
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 \v 28 Those who walk in the right way find life
 \q2 and in its path there is no death.
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 \v 1 A wise son hears his father's instruction,
 \q2 but a mocker will not listen to rebuke.
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 \v 2 From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things,
 \q2 but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence.
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 \v 3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life,
 \q2 but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself.
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 \v 4 The appetite of the lazy person craves but gets nothing,
 \q2 but the appetite of the diligent person will be richly satisfied.
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 \v 5 The righteous person hates deceptive words,
 \q2 but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful.
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 \v 6 Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path,
 \q2 but wickedness ruins those who commit sin.
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 \v 7 There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all,
 \q2 and there is someone who gives everything away, yet has much wealth.
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 \v 8 The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth,
 \q2 but a poor person does not hear a threat.
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 \v 9 The light of righteous people rejoices,
 \q2 but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.
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 \v 10 Pride only breeds conflict,
 \q2 but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.
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 \v 11 Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity,
-\q2 but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow.
+\q2 but the one who makes money by working with his hand
+\q2 will make his money grow.
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 \v 12 When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart,
 \q2 but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
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 \v 13 Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself,
 \q2 but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
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 \v 14 The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life,
 \q2 turning you away from the snares of death.
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 \v 15 Good insight wins favor,
 \q2 but the way of the treacherous is disaster. \f + \ft The ULB is following the ancient Greek translation because the Hebrew is difficult to understand. The Hebrew has: \fqa the way of the treacherous is unending. \fqa* \f*
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 \v 16 Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision,
 \q2 but a fool parades his folly.
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 \v 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
 \q2 but a faithful envoy brings healing.
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 \v 18 The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame,
 \q2 but honor will come to him who learns from correction.
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 \v 19 A longing realized is sweet to the appetite,
 \q2 but turning away from evil is an abomination to fools.
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 \v 20 Walk with wise people and you will be wise,
 \q2 but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
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 \v 21 Disaster runs after sinners,
 \q2 but righteous people are rewarded with good.
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 \v 22 A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren,
 \q2 but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person.
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 \v 23 An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food,
 \q2 but it is swept away by injustice.
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 \v 24 The one who does not use his rod hates his son,
 \q2 but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him.
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 \v 1 The wise woman builds her house,
 \q2 but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
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 \v 2 The one who walks uprightly fears Yahweh,
 \q2 but the one who is dishonest in his ways despises him.
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 \v 3 From the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back,
 \q2 but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
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 \v 4 Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is clean,
 \q2 but an abundant crop comes from the strength of an ox.
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 \v 5 A faithful witness does not lie,
 \q2 but a false witness breathes out lies.
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 \v 6 A mocker seeks wisdom and there is none,
 \q2 but knowledge comes easily to the one who is discerning.
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 \v 7 Walk away from a foolish person,
 \q2 for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
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 \v 8 The wisdom of the prudent person is to understand his own way,
 \q2 but the folly of fools is deception.
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 \v 9 Fools mock when the guilt offering is sacrificed,
 \q2 but among the upright favor is shared.
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 \v 10 The heart knows its own bitterness
 \q2 and no stranger shares its joy.
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 \v 11 The house of wicked people will be destroyed,
 \q2 but the tent of the upright will flourish.
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 \v 12 There is a way that seems right to a man,
 \q2 but its end only leads to death.
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 \v 13 A heart can laugh but still be in pain
 \q2 and joy may end up being grief.
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 \v 14 The faithless in heart will get what his ways deserve,
 \q2 but a good person will get what is his.
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 \v 15 The one who is naive believes everything,
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 \v 16 A wise man fears and turns away from evil,
 \q2 but the fool confidently dismisses a warning.
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 \v 17 One who is quick to become angry does foolish things,
 \q2 and a person who makes evil schemes is hated.
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 \v 18 The naive inherit foolishness,
 \q2 but prudent people are crowned with knowledge.
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 \v 19 Evil people will bow down before those who are good
 \q2 and those who are wicked will bow down at the gates of the righteous person.
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 \v 20 The poor person is hated even by his own companions,
 \q2 but the rich people have many friends.
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 \v 22 Do not those who plot evil go astray?
 \q2 But those who plan to do good will receive steadfast love and faithfulness.
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 \v 23 With all hard work comes a profit,
 \q2 but when there is only talk, it leads to poverty.
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 \v 24 The crown of wise people is their wealth,
 \q2 but the folly of fools brings them only more folly.
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 \v 26 In the fear of Yahweh is strong confidence;
 \q2 it will be a refuge for his children.
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 \v 27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
 \q2 so that a person may turn away from the snares of death.
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 \v 28 The glory of a king is found in the great number of his people,
 \q2 but without people the prince is ruined.
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 \v 29 A patient person has great understanding,
 \q2 but the quick-tempered person exalts folly.
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 \v 30 A tranquil heart is life for the body,
 \q2 but envy rots the bones.
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 \v 31 The one who oppresses the poor insults his Maker,
 \q2 but the one who shows favor to the needy honors him.
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 \v 32 The wicked person is brought down by his evil actions,
 \q2 but the righteous person has a refuge even in death.
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 \v 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning,
 \q2 but even among fools she lets herself be known.
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 \v 34 Doing what is right exalts a nation,
 \q2 but sin is a disgrace to any people.
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 \v 35 The favor of the king is with the servant who acts prudently,
 \q2 but his anger is for the one who acts shamefully.
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 \v 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath,
 \q2 but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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 \v 2 The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge,
 \q2 but the mouth of fools pours out folly.
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 \v 3 The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere,
 \q2 keeping watch over the evil and the good.
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 \v 4 A healing tongue is a tree of life,
 \q2 but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
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 \v 5 A fool has contempt for his father's instruction,
 \q2 but he who learns from correction is prudent.
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 \v 6 In the house of the righteous person there is great treasure,
 \q2 but the earnings of the wicked person give him trouble.
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 \v 7 The lips of wise people scatter knowledge about,
 \q2 but not so the hearts of fools.
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 \v 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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 \v 9 The way of wicked people is an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 but he loves the one who pursues what is right.
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 \v 10 Harsh discipline awaits anyone who abandons the way
 \q2 and he who hates correction will die.
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 \v 11 Sheol and destruction are open before Yahweh;
 \q2 how much more the hearts of the sons of mankind?
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 \v 12 The mocker does not love the one who corrects him;
 \q2 he will not go to the wise.
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 \v 13 A joyful heart makes the face cheerful,
 \q2 but by an injured heart the spirit is broken.
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 \v 14 The heart of the discerning seeks knowledge,
 \q2 but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
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 \v 15 All the days of the afflicted are miserable,
 \q2 but a cheerful heart has an unending feast.
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 \v 16 Better is little with the fear of Yahweh
 \q2 than great treasure with tumult.
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 \v 17 Better is a meal with vegetables where there is love
 \q2 than a fattened calf served with hatred.
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 \v 18 An angry man stirs up strife,
 \q2 but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel.
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 \v 19 The path of the lazy person is like a place with a hedge of thorns,
 \q2 but the path of the upright is a built-up highway.
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 \v 20 A wise son brings joy to his father,
 \q2 but a foolish person despises his mother.
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 \v 21 Folly delights a person who lacks sense,
 \q2 but the one who has understanding walks a straight path.
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 \v 22 Plans go wrong where there is no advice,
 \q2 but with numerous advisors they succeed.
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 \v 23 A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply;
 \q2 how good is a timely word!
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 \v 24 The path of life leads upward for prudent people,
 \q2 that they may turn away from Sheol beneath.
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 \v 25 Yahweh tears down the house of the proud,
 \q2 but he protects the property of the widow.
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 \v 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to Yahweh,
 \q2 but pleasant words are pure.
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 \v 27 The person who profits from unjust gain brings trouble to his family,
 \q2 but the one who hates bribes will live.
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 \v 28 The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers,
 \q2 but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil.
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 \v 29 Yahweh is far away from wicked people,
 \q2 but he hears the prayer of righteous people.
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 \v 30 The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart
 \q2 and good news is health to the body.
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 \v 31 The ear that listens to life-giving rebuke
 \q2 will dwell among wise people.
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 \v 32 The one who rejects discipline despises himself,
 \q2 but he who listens to correction gains understanding.