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71 lines
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# Chapter 14
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1 A wise woman builds her home,
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but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
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2 Those who follow the right path fear the Lord;
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those who take the wrong path despise him.
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3 A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
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but the words of the wise keep them safe.
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4 Without oxen a stable stays clean,
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but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.
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5 An honest witness does not lie;
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a false witness breathes lies.
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6 A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it,
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but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
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7 Stay away from fools,
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for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.
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8 The prudent understand where they are going,
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but fools deceive themselves.
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9 Fools make fun of guilt,
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but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
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10 Each heart knows its own bitterness,
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and no one else can fully share its joy.
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11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
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but the tent of the godly will flourish.
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12 There is a path before each person that seems right,
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but it ends in death.
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13 Laughter can conceal a heavy heart,
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but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
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14 Backsliders get what they deserve;
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good people receive their reward.
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15 Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
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The prudent carefully consider their steps.
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16 The wise are cautious and avoid danger;
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fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
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17 Short-tempered people do foolish things,
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and schemers are hated.
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18 Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,
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but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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19 Evil people will bow before good people;
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the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.
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20 The poor are despised even by their neighbors,
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while the rich have many “friends.”
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21 It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;
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blessed are those who help the poor.
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22 If you plan to do evil, you will be lost;
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if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
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23 Work brings profit,
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but mere talk leads to poverty!
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24 Wealth is a crown for the wise;
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the effort of fools yields only foolishness.
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25 A truthful witness saves lives,
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but a false witness is a traitor.
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26 Those who fear the Lord are secure;
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he will be a refuge for their children.
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27 Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain;
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it offers escape from the snares of death.
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28 A growing population is a king’s glory;
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a prince without subjects has nothing.
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29 People with understanding control their anger;
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a hot temper shows great foolishness.
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30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;
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jealousy is like cancer in the bones.
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31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
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but helping the poor honors him.
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32 The wicked are crushed by disaster,
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but the godly have a refuge when they die.
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33 Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;
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wisdom is not found among fools.
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34 Godliness makes a nation great,
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but sin is a disgrace to any people.
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35 A king rejoices in wise servants
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but is angry with those who disgrace him. |