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- He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.
- A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
- He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
- "Proud," "Haughty," "Scoffer," are his names, Who acts with insolent pride.
- The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;
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- He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
- A wise man attacks the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
- He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.
- The proud and arrogant man-"Mocker" is his name; he behaves with overweening pride.
- The sluggard's craving will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.
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- All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.
- The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
- A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.
- A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.
- There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the LORD.
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- All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.
- The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable-- how much more so when brought with evil intent!
- A false witness will perish, and whoever listens to him will be destroyed forever.
- A wicked man puts up a bold front, but an upright man gives thought to his ways.
- There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD.
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- The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD.
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- The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD.
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