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The Book of Proverbs
Chapter 13
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A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved. |
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Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked. |
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He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils. |
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The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat. |
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The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded. |
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Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. |
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One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches. |
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The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension. |
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The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. |
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Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom. |
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Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase. |
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Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life. |
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Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy. |
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The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death. |
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Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit. |
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The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly. |
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The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. |
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Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified. |
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The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things. |
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He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them. |
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Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid. |
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The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just. |
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Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered without judgment. |
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He that spareth the rod, hateth his son: but he that loveth him, correcteth him betimes. |
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The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled. |
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