13A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction.H2450H1121H1H4148H3887H8085H16062Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.H376H398H2896H6529H6310H5315H898H25553Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.H5341H6310H8104H5315H6589H8193H42884Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.H5315H6102H183H5315H2742H18785The godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace.H6662H8130H1697H8267H7563H887H26596Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin.H6666H5341H8537H1870H7564H5557H24037Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor.H3426H6238H7326H3605H7227H19528The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened.H3724H376H5315H6239H7326H8085H16069The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.H216H6662H8055H5216H7563H184610Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.H2087H5414H4683H3289H245111Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time.H1952H1892H4591H6908H3027H723512Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.H8431H4900H3820H2470H8378H935H6086H241613People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed.H936H1697H2254H3373H4687H799914The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death.H8451H2450H4726H2416H5493H4170H419415A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person is headed for destruction.H2896H7922H5414H2580H1870H898H38616Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.H6175H6213H1847H3684H6566H20017An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.H7563H4397H5307H7451H529H6735H483218If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.H7389H7036H6544H4148H8104H8433H351319It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.H8378H1961H6149H5315H8441H3684H5493H745120Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.H1980H2450H2449H7462H3684H732121Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous.H7451H7291H2400H6662H2896H799922Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.H2896H5157H1121H1121H2428H2398H6845H666223A poor person’s farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away.H7230H400H5215H7218H7326H3426H5595H3808H494124Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.H2820H7626H8130H1121H157H4148H783625The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.H6662H398H7648H5315H990H7563H2637
Proverbs 14
14A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.H2454H802H1129H1004H200H2040H30272Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise him.H1980H3476H3373H3068H3868H1870H9593A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.H6310H191H2415H1346H8193H2450H81044Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.H504H18H1249H7230H8393H3581H77945An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.H529H5707H3577H8267H5707H6315H35766A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.H3887H1245H2451H1847H7043H9957Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.H3212H5048H3684H376H3045H8193H18478The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.H2451H6175H995H1870H200H3684H48209Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.H191H3887H817H3477H752210Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.H3820H3045H5315H4787H2114H6148H805711The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish.H1004H7563H8045H168H3477H652412There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.H3426H1870H3477H6440H376H319H1870H419413Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.H7814H3820H3510H319H8057H842414Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward.H5472H3820H7646H1870H2896H37615Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.H6612H539H1697H6175H995H83816The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.H2450H3373H5493H7451H3684H5674H98217Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.H7116H639H6213H200H376H4209H813018Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.H6612H5157H200H6175H3803H184719Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.H7451H7817H6440H2896H7563H8179H666220The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.”H7326H8130H7453H6223H7227H15721It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.H936H7453H2398H2603H6035H6041H83522If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.H8582H2790H7451H2617H571H2790H289623Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty!H6089H4195H1697H8193H427024Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness.H5850H2450H6239H200H3684H20025A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.H571H5707H5337H5315H4820H6315H357726Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.H3374H3068H5797H4009H1121H426827Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.H3374H3068H4726H2416H5493H4170H419428A growing population is a king’s glory; a prince without subjects has nothing.H7230H5971H4428H1927H657H3816H4288H733329People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.H750H639H7227H8394H7116H7307H7311H20030A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.H4832H3820H2416H1320H7068H7538H610631Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.H6231H1800H2778H6213H3513H2603H3432The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die.H7563H1760H7451H6662H2620H419433Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.H2451H5117H3820H995H7130H3684H304534Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.H6666H7311H1471H2403H2617H381635A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him.H4428H7522H7919H5650H5678H954
Proverbs 15
15A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.H7390H4617H7725H2534H6089H1697H5927H6392The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.H3956H2450H1847H3190H6310H3684H5042H2003The Lord is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.H5869H3068H4725H6822H7451H28964Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.H4832H3956H6086H2416H5558H7667H73075Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.H191H5006H1H4148H8104H8433H61916There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.H1004H6662H7227H2633H8393H7563H59167The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give.H8193H2450H2219H1847H3820H36848The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the prayers of the upright.H2077H7563H8441H3068H8605H3477H75229The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness.H1870H7563H8441H3068H157H7291H666610Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction will die.H4148H7451H5800H734H8130H8433H419111Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the Lord. How much more does he know the human heart!H7585H11H3068H3826H1121H12012Mockers hate to be corrected, so they stay away from the wise.H3887H157H3198H3212H245013A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.H8056H3820H3190H6440H6094H3820H7307H521814A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.H3820H995H1245H1847H6310H6440H3684H7462H20015For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.H3117H6041H7451H2896H3820H8548H496016Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.H2896H4592H3374H3068H7227H214H410317A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.H2896H737H3419H160H75H7794H813518A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.H2534H376H1624H4066H750H639H8252H737919A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers, but the path of the upright is an open highway.H1870H6102H4881H2312H734H3477H554920Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.H2450H1121H8055H1H3684H120H959H51721Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path.H200H8057H2638H3820H376H8394H3212H347422Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.H5475H4284H6565H7230H3289H696523Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!H376H8057H4617H6310H1697H6256H289624The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind.H734H2416H4605H7919H5493H7585H429525The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of widows.H3068H5255H1004H1343H5324H1366H49026The Lord detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words.H4284H7451H8441H3068H2889H5278H56127Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.H1214H1215H5916H1004H8130H4979H242128The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.H3820H6662H1897H6030H6310H7563H5042H745129The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.H3068H7350H7563H8085H8605H666230A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.H3974H5869H8055H3820H2896H8052H1878H6106H187831If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.H241H8085H8433H2416H3885H7130H245032If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.H6544H4148H3988H5315H8085H8433H7069H382033Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.H3374H3068H4148H2451H6440H3519H6038
Psalms 2
2Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans?H1471H7283H3816H1897H73852The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one.H4428H776H3320H7336H3245H3162H3068H48993"Let us break their chains," they cry, "and free ourselves from slavery to God."H5423H4147H5423H7993H56884But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.H3427H8064H7832H136H39325Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury.H1696H639H926H27406For the Lord declares, "I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain."H5258H4428H6944H2022H67267The king proclaims the LORD's decree: "The LORD said to me, 'You are my son. Today I have become your Father.H5608H2706H3068H559H1121H3117H32058Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession.H7592H5414H1471H5159H657H776H2729You will break them with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.'"H7489H7626H1270H5310H3335H362710Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be warned, you rulers of the earth!H7919H4428H3256H8199H77611Serve the LORD with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.H5647H3068H3374H1523H746112Submit to God's royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities—for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him!H5401H1248H599H6H1870H639H1197H4592H835H2620
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