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- Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
- A man finds joy in giving an apt reply-- and how good is a timely word!
- The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.
- The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact.
- The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.
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- Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.
- A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!
- The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below.
- The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow.
- Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.
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- A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.
- The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
- The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
- A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
- He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
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- He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
- The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
- The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
- Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones.
- He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise.
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- He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
- The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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- He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.
- The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.
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