New Living Translation

King James Bible

1To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.

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2The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.

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3Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots.

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4A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.

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5The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.

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6The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.

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7The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm.

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8A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised.

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9Better to be an ordinary person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.

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10The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel.

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11A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.

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12Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.

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13The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.

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14Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.

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15Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.

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16A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

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17An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.

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18Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.

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19Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.

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20Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!

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21No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

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22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

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23The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.

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24Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.

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25Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.

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26The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.

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27Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.

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28The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death.

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