Do not be a friend of one who has a bad temper, and never keep company with a hothead, or you will learn his ways and set a trap for yourself. Proverbs 22:24-25 GW
Do not move an ancient boundary marker or enter fields that belong to orphans, because the one who is responsible for them is strong. He will plead their case against you. Proverbs 23:10-11 GW
Do not hesitate to discipline a child. If you spank him, he will not die. Spank him yourself, and you will save his soul from hell. Proverbs 23:13-14 GW
Do not envy sinners in your heart. Instead, continue to fear the Lord. There is indeed a future, and your hope will never be cut off. Proverbs 23:17-18 GW
Do not associate with those who drink too much wine, with those who eat too much meat, because both a drunk and a glutton will become poor. Drowsiness will dress a person in rags. Proverbs 23:20-21 GW
With wisdom a house is built. With understanding it is established. With knowledge its rooms are filled with every kind of riches, both precious and pleasant. Proverbs 24:3-4 GW
A strong man knows how to use his strength, but a person with knowledge is even more powerful. After all, with the right strategy you can wage war, and with many advisers there is victory. Proverbs 24:5-6 GW
Do not get overly upset with evildoers. Do not envy wicked people, because an evil person has no future, and the lamps of wicked people will be snuffed out. Proverbs 24:19-20 GW
Fear the Lord, my son. Fear the king as well. Do not associate with those who always insist upon change, because disaster will come to them suddenly. Who knows what misery both may bring? Proverbs 24:21-22 GW
“Just a little sleep, just a little slumber, just a little nap.” Then your poverty will come like a drifter, and your need will come like a bandit. Proverbs 24:33-34 GW
A good name is more desirable than great wealth. Respect is better than silver or gold.
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On the heels of humility (the fear of the Lord) are riches and honor and life.
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Train a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not turn away from it.
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Whoever is generous will be blessed because he has shared his food with the poor.
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Foolishness is firmly attached to a child’s heart. Spanking will remove it far from him.
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Do not be a friend of one who has a bad temper, and never keep company with a hothead, or you will learn his ways and set a trap for yourself.
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Do you see a person who is efficient in his work? He will serve kings. He will not serve unknown people.
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Do not talk directly to a fool, because he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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Do not move an ancient boundary marker or enter fields that belong to orphans, because the one who is responsible for them is strong. He will plead their case against you.
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Live a more disciplined life, and listen carefully to words of knowledge.
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Do not hesitate to discipline a child. If you spank him, he will not die. Spank him yourself, and you will save his soul from hell.
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My son, if you have a wise heart, my heart will rejoice as well. My heart rejoices when you speak what is right.
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Do not envy sinners in your heart. Instead, continue to fear the Lord. There is indeed a future, and your hope will never be cut off.
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Do not associate with those who drink too much wine, with those who eat too much meat, because both a drunk and a glutton will become poor. Drowsiness will dress a person in rags.
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Buy truth (and do not sell it), ⌞that is,⌟ buy wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
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She is like a robber, lying in ambush. She spreads unfaithfulness throughout society.
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With wisdom a house is built. With understanding it is established. With knowledge its rooms are filled with every kind of riches, both precious and pleasant.
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A strong man knows how to use his strength, but a person with knowledge is even more powerful. After all, with the right strategy you can wage war, and with many advisers there is victory.
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If you faint in a crisis, you are weak.
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Rescue captives condemned to death, and spare those staggering toward their slaughter.
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The knowledge of wisdom is like that for your soul. If you find it, then there is a future, and your hope will never be cut off.
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A righteous person may fall seven times, but he gets up again. However, in a disaster wicked people fall.
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Do not get overly upset with evildoers. Do not envy wicked people, because an evil person has no future, and the lamps of wicked people will be snuffed out.
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Fear the Lord, my son. Fear the king as well. Do not associate with those who always insist upon change, because disaster will come to them suddenly. Who knows what misery both may bring?
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Whoever says to a guilty person, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by people and condemned by nations.
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Prepare your work outside, and get things ready for yourself in the field. Afterwards, build your house.
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“Just a little sleep, just a little slumber, just a little nap.” Then your poverty will come like a drifter, and your need will come like a bandit.
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In the morning, O Lord, hear my voice. In the morning I lay my needs in front of you, and I wait.
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But I will enter your house because of your great mercy. Out of reverence for you, I will bow toward your holy temple.
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You bless righteous people, O Lord. Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor.
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