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Proverbs
  1. 24:25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
  2. 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
  3. 27:3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
  4. 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
  5. 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
  6. 27:7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
  7. 27:12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
  8. 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
  9. 28:2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
  10. 28:4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
  11. 28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
  12. 28:7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
  13. 28:10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
  14. 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
  15. 28:12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
  16. 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
  17. 28:14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
  18. 28:16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
  19. 28:18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
  20. 28:19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
  21. 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
  22. 28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
  23. 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
  24. 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
  25. 28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
  26. 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
  27. 29:3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
  28. 29:4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
  29. 29:6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
  30. 29:7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
  31. 29:8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
  32. 29:10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
  33. 29:11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
  34. 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
  35. 29:16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
  36. 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
  37. 29:23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
  38. 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
  39. 29:26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
  40. 30:24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:
  41. 30:26 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
  42. 31:29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
  43. 31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

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