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Rivulets of waters `is' the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it. |
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Every way of a man `is' right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts. |
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To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice. |
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Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked `is' sin. |
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The purposes of the diligent `are' only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want. |
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The making of treasures by a lying tongue, `Is' a vanity driven away of those seeking death. |
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The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment. |
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Froward `is' the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright `is' his work. |
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Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than `with' a woman of contentions and a house of company. |
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The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour. |
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When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge. |
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The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness. |
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Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered. |
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A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury. |
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To do justice `is' joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity. |
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A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth. |
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Whoso `is' loving mirth `is' a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth. |
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The wicked `is' an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer. |
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Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than `with' a woman of contentions and anger. |
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A treasure to be desired, and oil, `Is' in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up. |
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Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour. |
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A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence. |
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Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul. |
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Proud, haughty, scorner `is' his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride. |
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The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work. |
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All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not. |
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The sacrifice of the wicked `is' abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it. |
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A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh. |
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A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way. |
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There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah. |
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A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance `is' of Jehovah! |