1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But harsh words stir up anger.

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Proverbs 25:15, Proverbs 25:15, Proverbs 10:12, Proverbs 10:12, Proverbs 15:18

2The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.

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Proverbs 12:23, Proverbs 12:23, Proverbs 15:28, Proverbs 15:28, Proverbs 13:16

3The eyes of the LORD are in every place; They behold the evil and the good.

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Hebrews 4:13, Hebrews 4:13, Jeremiah 16:17, Jeremiah 16:17, Jeremiah 23:24

4A mild tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound in the spirit.

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Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 18:8

5The fool despiseth the correction of his father; But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

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Proverbs 15:31, Proverbs 15:32, Proverbs 15:31, Proverbs 15:32, Proverbs 13:18

6In the house of the righteous is much wealth; But in the revenues of the wicked there is trouble.

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Proverbs 8:21, Proverbs 8:21, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 21:20

7The lips of the wise spread abroad knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not sound.

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Matthew 12:34, Matthew 12:34, Ephesians 4:29, James 3:6, Ephesians 4:29

8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But the prayer of the righteous is his delight.

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Proverbs 15:29, Proverbs 15:29, Proverbs 21:27, 1 Chronicles 29:17, Proverbs 21:27

9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But him who followeth after righteousness he loveth.

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1 Timothy 6:11, 1 Timothy 6:11, Proverbs 21:21, Proverbs 21:21, Matthew 7:13

10Sore chastisement shall be to him that forsaketh the way; He that hateth reproof shall die.

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Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 13:1, John 3:20, Proverbs 13:1

11The underworld, yea, the region of death, is before the LORD; How much more the hearts of the sons of men!

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Psalms 44:21, Psalms 44:21, Hebrews 4:13, Psalms 139:8, Hebrews 4:13

12The scoffer loveth not his reprover; He will not resort to the wise.

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Amos 5:10, Amos 5:10, Job 21:14, Job 21:14, Proverbs 9:7

13A joyous heart maketh a bright countenance; But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

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Proverbs 17:22, Proverbs 17:22, Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 18:14, John 14:1

14The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

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Proverbs 9:9, Proverbs 9:9, Isaiah 30:10, Proverbs 18:15, Isaiah 30:10

15The days of the afflicted are all evil; But he that hath a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

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2 Corinthians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 6:10, Romans 12:12, Romans 12:12, Proverbs 15:13

16Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, Than much treasure, and trouble therewith.

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Proverbs 16:8, Proverbs 16:8, Psalms 37:16, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Ecclesiastes 5:12

17Better is a dinner of herbs, where there is love, Than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.

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Proverbs 17:1, Proverbs 17:1, Proverbs 21:19, Proverbs 21:19, Philippians 2:1

18The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

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Proverbs 26:21, Proverbs 26:21, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 14:29

19The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; But the way of the righteous is a highway.

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Isaiah 35:8, Isaiah 35:8, Proverbs 22:5, Isaiah 30:21, Proverbs 22:5

20A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

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Proverbs 29:3, Proverbs 29:3, Proverbs 10:1, Proverbs 10:1, 1 Kings 1:48

21Folly is joy to him who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.

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Proverbs 10:23, Ephesians 5:15, Proverbs 10:23, Ephesians 5:15, Proverbs 14:9

22Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a multitude of counsellors they are established.

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Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 20:18, Proverbs 20:18, Ecclesiastes 8:6

23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good it is!

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Isaiah 50:4, Isaiah 50:4, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 25:12, Proverbs 25:11

24The path of life is upward for the wise, So that he turneth away from the underworld beneath.

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Colossians 3:1, Colossians 3:2, Colossians 3:1, Colossians 3:2, Psalms 16:11

25The LORD destroyeth the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

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Psalms 146:9, Psalms 146:9, Psalms 68:5, Psalms 68:6, Psalms 68:5

26Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD; But pleasant words are pure.

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Proverbs 6:16, Proverbs 6:19, Proverbs 6:16, Proverbs 6:19, Matthew 12:34

27He who is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he who hateth bribes shall live.

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Proverbs 1:19, Exodus 23:8, Proverbs 1:19, Exodus 23:8, Jeremiah 17:11

28The heart of the righteous meditateth on his answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

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1 Peter 3:15, 1 Peter 3:15, Proverbs 29:11, Proverbs 29:11, James 3:6

29The LORD is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

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John 9:31, John 9:31, Psalms 145:18, Psalms 145:19, Psalms 145:18

30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, And good tidings make the bones fat.

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Luke 2:10, Luke 2:19, Proverbs 25:25, Isaiah 58:11, Luke 2:10

31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall dwell among the wise.

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Proverbs 15:5, Proverbs 15:5, Proverbs 25:12, Proverbs 25:12, Proverbs 9:8

32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own life; But he that hearkeneth to rebuke getteth understanding.

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Proverbs 1:24, Proverbs 1:33, Proverbs 1:24, Proverbs 1:33, Revelation 3:19

33The fear of the LORD guideth to wisdom, And before honor is humility.

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1 Peter 5:5, 1 Peter 5:5, Proverbs 18:12, Proverbs 18:12, Proverbs 1:7