Proverbs Flashcards

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Proverbs 1:7

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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Prov 1:7 ESV)

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Proverbs 3:5–6

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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (Prov 3:5–6 ESV)

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Proverbs 4:23

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Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. (Prov 4:23 ESV)

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Proverbs 6:16–19

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16 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, 19 a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. (Prov 6:16–19 ESV)

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Proverbs 10:4

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A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. (Prov 10:4 ESV)

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Proverbs 10:12

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Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. (Prov 10:12 ESV)

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Proverbs 10:19

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When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. (Prov 10:19 ESV)

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Proverbs 10:25

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When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever. (Prov 10:25 ESV)

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Proverbs 11:1

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A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. (Prov 11:1 ESV)

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Proverbs 11:4

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Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. (Prov 11:4 ESV)

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Proverbs 11:12

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Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. (Prov 11:12 ESV)

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Proverbs 11:22

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Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman without discretion. (Prov 11:22 ESV)

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Proverbs 11:26

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The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it. (Prov 11:26 ESV)

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Proverbs 12:1

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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. (Prov 12:1 ESV)

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Proverbs 12:9

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Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread. (Prov 12:9 ESV)

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Proverbs 12:15

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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. (Prov 12:15 ESV)

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Proverbs 12:16

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The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. (Prov 12:16 ESV)

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Proverbs 12:18

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There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Prov 12:18 ESV)

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Proverbs 12:24

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The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. (Prov 12:24 ESV)

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Proverbs 13:11

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Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. (Prov 13:11 ESV)

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Proverbs 13:20

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Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. (Prov 13:20 ESV)

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Proverbs 13:22

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A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. (Prov 13:22 ESV)

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Proverbs 13:24

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Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. (Prov 13:24 ESV)

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Proverbs 14:4

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Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. (Prov 14:4 ESV)

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Proverbs 14:12

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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. (Prov 14:12 ESV)

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Proverbs 14:15

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The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps. (Prov 14:15 ESV)

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Proverbs 14:23

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In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty. (Prov 14:23 ESV)

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Proverbs 14:31

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Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him. (Prov 14:31 ESV)

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Proverbs 15:1

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A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Prov 15:1 ESV)

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Proverbs 15:3

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The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (Prov 15:3 ESV)

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Proverbs 15:8

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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him. (Prov 15:8 ESV)

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Proverbs 15:11

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Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man! (Prov 15:11 ESV)

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Proverbs 15:22

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Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. (Prov 15:22 ESV)

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Proverbs 16:18

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Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. (Prov 16:18 ESV)

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Proverbs 16:3

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Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. (Prov 16:3 ESV)

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Proverbs 16:4

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The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. (Prov 16:4 ESV)

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Proverbs 16:5

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Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished. (Prov 16:5 ESV)

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Proverbs 16:9

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The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. (Prov 16:9 ESV)

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Proverbs 16:11

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A just balance and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his work. (Prov 16:11 ESV)

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Proverbs 16:18

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Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. (Prov 16:18 ESV)

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Proverbs 16:25

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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. (Prov 16:25 ESV)

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Proverbs 16:33

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The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord. (Prov 16:33 ESV)

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Proverbs 17:2

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A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. (Prov 17:2 ESV)

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Proverbs 17:3

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The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts. (Prov 17:3 ESV)

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Proverbs 17:17

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A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Prov 17:17 ESV)

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Proverbs 17:28

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Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. (Prov 17:28 ESV)

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Proverbs 18:2

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A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. (Prov 18:2 ESV)

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Proverbs 18:13

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If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. (Prov 18:13 ESV)

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Proverbs 18:17

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The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. (Prov 18:17 ESV)

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Proverbs 18:18

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The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders. (Prov 18:18 ESV)

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Proverbs 18:19

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A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle. (Prov 18:19 ESV)

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Proverbs 18:24

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A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Prov 18:24 ESV)

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Proverbs 19:11

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Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. (Prov 19:11 ESV)

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Proverbs 20:1

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Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. (Prov 20:1 ESV)

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Proverbs 20:5

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The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. (Prov 20:5 ESV)

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Proverbs 20:14

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“Bad, bad,” says the buyer, but when he goes away, then he boasts. (Prov 20:14 ESV)

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Proverbs 20:17

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Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel. (Prov 20:17 ESV)

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Proverbs 20:21

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An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end. (Prov 20:21 ESV)

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Proverbs 20:30

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Blows that wound cleanse away evil; strokes make clean the innermost parts. (Prov 20:30 ESV)

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Proverbs 21:3

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To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. (Prov 21:3 ESV)

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Proverbs 21:9

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It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife. (Prov 21:9 ESV)

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Proverbs 21:13

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Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered. (Prov 21:13 ESV)

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Proverbs 21:31

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The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord. (Prov 21:31 ESV)

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Proverbs 22:6

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Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. (Prov 22:6 ESV)

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Proverbs 22:7

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The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. (Prov 22:7 ESV)

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Proverbs 22:13–14

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13 The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!” 14 The mouth of forbidden women is a deep pit; he with whom the Lord is angry will fall into it. (Prov 22:13–14 ESV)

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Proverbs 24:10

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If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. (Prov 24:10 ESV)

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Proverbs 24:17–18

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17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles, 18 lest the Lord see it and be displeased, and turn away his anger from him. (Prov 24:17–18 ESV)

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Proverbs 24:23–24

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23 These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging is not good. 24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You are in the right,” will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations, (Prov 24:23–24 ESV)

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Proverbs 25:6–7

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6 Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great, 7 for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. What your eyes have seen (Prov 25:6–7 ESV)

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Proverbs 25:15

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With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone. (Prov 25:15 ESV)

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Proverbs 25:20

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Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda. (Prov 25:20 ESV)

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Proverbs 25:21–22

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21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, 22 for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you. (Prov 25:21–22 ESV)

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Proverbs 26:4–5

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4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. (Prov 26:4–5 ESV)

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Proverbs 26:11

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Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly. (Prov 26:11 ESV)

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Proverbs 26:17

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Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears. (Prov 26:17 ESV)

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Proverbs 26:18–19

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18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death 19 is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I am only joking!” (Prov 26:18–19 ESV)

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Proverbs 26:20

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For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases. (Prov 26:20 ESV)

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Proverbs 27:6

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Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy. (Prov 27:6 ESV)

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Proverbs 27:19

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As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man. (Prov 27:19 ESV)

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Proverbs 27:21

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The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tested by his praise. (Prov 27:21 ESV)

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Proverbs 28:1

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The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. (Prov 28:1 ESV)

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Proverbs 28:9

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If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. (Prov 28:9 ESV)

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Proverbs 28:13

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Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. (Prov 28:13 ESV)

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Proverbs 28:23

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Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue. (Prov 28:23 ESV)

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Proverbs 29:7

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A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. (Prov 29:7 ESV)

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Proverbs 29:26

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Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice. (Prov 29:26 ESV)

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Proverbs 31:30

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Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. (Prov 31:30 ESV)