Going through Proverbs Done

20-PRO/01.usfm

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 \v 7 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge—
 \q fools despise wisdom and discipline.
 \q
-\v 8 My son, hear the instruction of your father,
+\v 8 My son, hear the instruction of your father
 \q and do not lay aside the rules of your mother;
 \q
 \v 9 they will be a graceful wreath for your head

20-PRO/03.usfm

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 \q
-\v 1 My son, do not forget my commands,
+\v 1 My son, do not forget my commands
 \q and keep my teachings in your heart,
 \q
 \v 2 for length of days and years of life

20-PRO/05.usfm

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 \v 1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
 \q listen carefully to my understanding,
 \q
-\v 2 so you may learn about discretion,
+\v 2 so you may learn about discretion
 \q and your lips may protect knowledge.
 
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-\v 3 For the lips of an adulteress drip with honey,
+\v 3 For the lips of an adulteress drip with honey
 \q and her mouth is smoother than oil,
 \q
 \v 4 but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood,
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 \v 7 And now, my sons, listen to me;
 \q do not turn away from listening to the words of my mouth.
 \q
-\v 8 Keep your path far away from her,
+\v 8 Keep your path far away from her
 \q and do not come near the door of her house.
 
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-\v 15 Drink water from your own cistern,
+\v 15 Drink water from your own cistern
 \q and drink running water from your own well.
 \q
-\v 16 Should your springs overflow everywhere,
+\v 16 Should your springs overflow everywhere
 \q and your streams of water flow in the public squares?
 \q
-\v 17 Let them be for yourself alone,
+\v 17 Let them be for yourself alone
 \q and not for strangers with you.
 
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-\v 18 May your fountain be blessed, 
+\v 18 May your fountain be blessed 
 \q and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.
 \q
 \v 19 For she is a loving deer and a graceful doe.

20-PRO/06.usfm

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 \v 1 My son, if you set aside your money as a guarantee for your neighbor's loan, 
 \q if you gave your promise for a loan of someone you do not know,
 \q
-\v 2 then you have laid a trap for yourself by your promise,
+\v 2 then you have laid a trap for yourself by your promise
 \q and you have been caught by the words of your mouth.
 
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 \v 7 It has no commander,
 \q officer, or ruler,
 \q
-\v 8 yet it prepares its food in the summer,
+\v 8 yet it prepares its food in the summer
 \q and during the harvest it stores up what it will eat.
 
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 \v 12 A worthless person—a wicked man—
 \q lives by the crookedness of his speech, 
 \q
-\v 13 winking his eyes, making signals with his feet,
+\v 13 winking his eyes, making signals with his feet
 \q and pointing with his fingers.
 
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 \v 18 a heart that invents wicked schemes,
 \q feet that quickly run to do evil,
 \q
-\v 19 a witness who breathes out lies,
+\v 19 a witness who breathes out lies
 \q and one who sows discord among brothers.
 
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-\v 20 My son, obey the command of your father,
+\v 20 My son, obey the command of your father
 \q and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
 \q
 \v 21 Always bind them on your heart;
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 \v 24 It keeps you from the immoral woman,
 \q from the smooth words of the adulteress.
 \q
-\v 25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty,
+\v 25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty
 \q and do not let her capture you with her eyelashes. 
 
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 \v 32 The one who commits adultery has no sense; 
 \q the one who does it destroys himself.
 \q
-\v 33 Wounds and shame are what he deserves, 
+\v 33 Wounds and shame are what he deserves 
 \q and his disgrace will not be wiped away.
 
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 \v 34 For jealousy makes a man furious;
 \q he will show no mercy when he takes his revenge.
 \q
-\v 35 He will accept no compensation,
+\v 35 He will accept no compensation
 \q and he cannot be bought off, though you offer him many gifts.
 
 

20-PRO/07.usfm

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 \q I paid my vows, 
 \q
 \v 15 so came I out to meet you,
-\q to eagerly seek your face, and I have found you.
+\q to eagerly seek your face and I have found you.
 
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20-PRO/08.usfm

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 \v 6 Listen and I will speak of noble things
 \q and when my lips open I will say what is right—
 \q
-\v 7 for my mouth speaks what is trustworthy,
+\v 7 for my mouth speaks what is trustworthy
 \q and my lips hate wickedness. 
 
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 \v 24 Before there were oceans, I was given birth—
 \q before there were springs abounding with water,
 \q
-\v 25 before the mountains were settled,
+\v 25 before the mountains were settled
 \q and before the hills, I was born.
 
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 \q and I was his delight day after day, 
 \q always rejoicing before him.
 \q
-\v 31 I was rejoicing in his whole world, 
+\v 31 I was rejoicing in his whole world 
 \q and my delight was in the sons of mankind.
 
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20-PRO/09.usfm

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-\v 7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites abuse,
+\v 7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites abuse
 \q and whoever reproves a wicked person will be hurt.
 \q
 \v 8 Do not reprove a mocker, or he will hate you;
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-\v 10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom,
+\v 10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom
 \q and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
 \q
-\v 11 For through me your days will be multiplied,
+\v 11 For through me your days will be multiplied
 \q and years added to your life.
 \q
 \v 12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,
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 \v 16 "Let those who are untaught come in here!" 
 \q she says to those who have no sense. 
 \q
-\v 17 "Stolen waters are sweet,
+\v 17 "Stolen waters are sweet
 \q and bread eaten in secret is pleasant."
 \q
 \v 18 But he does not know that the dead are there,

20-PRO/11.usfm

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-\v 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes,
+\v 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes
 \q and the hope that was in his strength comes to nothing.
 \q
-\v 8 The one who does what is right is kept away from trouble,
+\v 8 The one who does what is right is kept away from trouble
 \q and it comes upon the wicked instead. 
 
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-\v 25 The generous person will prosper,
+\v 25 The generous person will prosper
 \q and the one who gives water to others will have water for himself.
 \q
 \v 26 People curse the man who refuses to sell grain,
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-\v 29 The one who brings trouble on his own household will inherit the wind,
+\v 29 The one who brings trouble on his own household will inherit the wind
 \q and the fool will become a servant to the wise of heart.
 
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20-PRO/12.usfm

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 \v 27 Lazy people would not roast their own game, 
 \q but the diligent man will obtain precious wealth. 
 \q
-\v 28 Those who walk in the right way find life,
+\v 28 Those who walk in the right way find life
 \q and in its path there is no death.
 
 

20-PRO/13.usfm

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-\v 7 There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all,
+\v 7 There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all
 \q and there is someone who gives everything away, yet is truly wealthy.
 \q
 \v 8 A rich person may have to ransom his life with his possessions, 

20-PRO/14.usfm

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 \v 9 Fools mock when the guilt offering is sacrificed, 
 \q but among the upright favor is shared. 
 \q
-\v 10 The heart knows its own bitterness,
+\v 10 The heart knows its own bitterness
 \q and no stranger shares its joy. 
 
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-\v 13 A heart can laugh but still be in pain, 
+\v 13 A heart can laugh but still be in pain 
 \q and joy may end up being grief. 
 \q
 \v 14 The one who is not faithful will get what his ways deserve,
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-\v 19 Those who are evil will bow down before those who are good,
+\v 19 Those who are evil will bow down before those who are good
 \q and those who are wicked will bow down at the gates of the righteous.
 \q
 \v 20 The poor person is hated even by his own companions,

20-PRO/15.usfm

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 \v 9 Yahweh hates the way of wicked people, 
 \q but he loves the one who pursues what is right. 
 \q
-\v 10 Harsh discipline awaits anyone who forsakes the way,
+\v 10 Harsh discipline awaits anyone who forsakes the way
 \q and he who hates correction will die.
 
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 \v 29 Yahweh is far away from wicked people,
 \q but he hears the prayer of those who do right.
 \q
-\v 30 The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart,
+\v 30 The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart
 \q and good news is health to the body.
 
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-\v 33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom,
+\v 33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom
 \q and humility comes before honor.
 
 

20-PRO/16.usfm

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-\v 3 Commit your works to Yahweh,
+\v 3 Commit your works to Yahweh 
 \q and your plans will succeed.
 \q
 \v 4 Yahweh has made everything for its purpose, 
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 \v 5 Yahweh hates everyone who has an arrogant heart,
 \q though they stand hand in hand, they will not go unpunished.
 \q
-\v 6 By covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness iniquity is atoned for,
+\v 6 By covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness iniquity is atoned for
 \q and by the fear of Yahweh people turn away from evil.
 
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-\v 15 In the light of a king's face is life,
+\v 15 In the light of a king's face is life
 \q and his favor is like a cloud that brings a spring rain.
 \q
 \v 16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold.
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 \v 17 The highway of upright people turns away from evil;
 \q the one who protects his life guards his way. 
 \q
-\v 18 Pride comes before destruction,
+\v 18 Pride comes before destruction
 \q and a haughty spirit before a downfall.
 
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 \v 19 It is better to be humble among poor people
 \q than to divide the spoil with proud people.
 \q
-\v 20 Whoever contemplates what they are taught finds what is good,
+\v 20 Whoever contemplates what they are taught finds what is good
 \q and those who trust in Yahweh will be happy. 
 
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-\v 21 The one who is wise in heart is called discerning,
+\v 21 The one who is wise in heart is called discerning
 \q and sweetness of speech improves the ability to teach. 
 \q
 \v 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it,
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-\v 27 A worthless person digs up mischief,
+\v 27 A worthless person digs up mischief
 \q and his speech is like a scorching fire.
 \q
-\v 28 A perverse person stirs up conflict, 
+\v 28 A perverse person stirs up conflict 
 \q and a gossip separates close friends.
 
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 \v 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory;
 \q it is gained by living the right way. 
 \q
-\v 32 It is better to be slow to anger than to be a warrior, 
+\v 32 It is better to be slow to anger than to be a warrior 
 \q and one who rules his spirit is stronger than one who conquers a city.
 
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20-PRO/17.usfm

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-\v 5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker,
+\v 5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker
 \q and the one who rejoices at misfortune will not go unpunished.
 \q
-\v 6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,
+\v 6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged
 \q and parents bring honor to their children. 
 
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-\v 17 A friend is loving at all times, 
+\v 17 A friend is loving at all times 
 \q and a brother is born for times of trouble.
 \q
 \v 18 A man having no sense makes binding promises
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-\v 27 One who has knowledge uses few words,
+\v 27 One who has knowledge uses few words
 \q and one with understanding is even-tempered.
 \q
 \v 28 Even a fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent;

20-PRO/18.usfm

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 \q
-\v 1 One who isolates himself seeks his own desire,
+\v 1 One who isolates himself seeks his own desire
 \q and he quarrels with all sound judgment.
 \q
 \v 2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding,
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 \v 5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked,
 \q nor to deny justice to those who do right.
 \q
-\v 6 A fool's lips bring him conflict,
+\v 6 A fool's lips bring him conflict
 \q and his mouth invites a beating.
 
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-\v 7 A fool's mouth is his ruin,
+\v 7 A fool's mouth is his ruin
 \q and he ensnares himself with his lips.
 \q
-\v 8 The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels,
+\v 8 The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels
 \q and they go down into the inner parts of the body.
 
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-\v 11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city,
+\v 11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city
 \q and in his imagination it is like a high wall.
 \q
 \v 12 Before his downfall a person's heart is proud,
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-\v 15 The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge,
+\v 15 The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge
 \q and the hearing of the wise seeks it out.
 \q
 \v 16 A man's gift may open the way
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-\v 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
+\v 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue
 \q and those who love it will eat its fruit.
 \q
 \v 22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing

20-PRO/19.usfm

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 \v 1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity
 \q than one who is perverse in speech and is a fool.
 \q
-\v 2 Also, it is not good to have desire without knowledge,
+\v 2 Also, it is not good to have desire without knowledge
 \q and the one who runs too fast misses the path.
 
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-\v 3 A person's folly ruins his life, 
+\v 3 A person's folly ruins his life
 \q and his heart rages against Yahweh.
 \q
 \v 4 Wealth adds many friends,
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-\v 5 A false witness will not go unpunished,
+\v 5 A false witness will not go unpunished
 \q and he who breathes out lies will not escape.
 \q
-\v 6 Many will ask for a favor from a generous person,
+\v 6 Many will ask for a favor from a generous person
 \q and everyone is a friend of the one who gives gifts.
 
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-\v 11 Discretion makes a person slow to anger,
+\v 11 Discretion makes a person slow to anger
 \q and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
 \q
 \v 12 The wrath of the king is like the roaring of a young lion,
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-\v 13 A foolish son is ruin to his father,
+\v 13 A foolish son is ruin to his father
 \q and a quarreling wife is a constant dripping of water.
 \q
 \v 14 A house and wealth are inherited from parents,
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-\v 17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to Yahweh,
+\v 17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to Yahweh
 \q and he will repay him for what he has done. 
 \q
-\v 18 Discipline your son while there is hope,
+\v 18 Discipline your son while there is hope
 \q and do not set your desire on putting him to death.
 
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 \v 21 Many are the plans in a person's heart,
 \q but it is the purpose of Yahweh that will stand. 
 \q
-\v 22 Loyalty is what a person desires,
+\v 22 Loyalty is what a person desires
 \q and a poor person is better than a liar.
 
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-\v 28 A corrupt witness mocks justice,
+\v 28 A corrupt witness mocks justice
 \q and the mouth of the wicked swallows iniquity.
 \q
-\v 29 Condemnation is ready for mockers,
+\v 29 Condemnation is ready for mockers
 \q and flogging for the backs of fools.
 
 

20-PRO/20.usfm

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-\v 7 The man who does right walks in his integrity,
+\v 7 The man who does right walks in his integrity
 \q and his sons who follow after him are happy.
 \q
 \v 8 A king who sits on the throne performing the duties of a judge
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 \v 17 Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet,
 \q but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.
 \q
-\v 18 Plans are established by advice,
+\v 18 Plans are established by advice
 \q and only with wise guidance should you wage war. 
 
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-\v 19 A gossip reveals secrets,
+\v 19 A gossip reveals secrets
 \q and so you should not associate with people who talk too much.
 \q
 \v 20 If a person curses his father or his mother,
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-\v 23 Yahweh hates unequal weights,
+\v 23 Yahweh hates unequal weights
 \q and dishonest scales are not good.
 \q
 \v 24 A person's steps are directed by Yahweh;
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 \v 25 It is a snare for a person to say rashly, "This thing is holy,"
 \q and begin to think about what it means only after making his vow.
 \q
-\v 26 A wise king winnows the wicked,
+\v 26 A wise king winnows the wicked
 \q and he turns a threshing wheel over them.
 
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-\v 29 The glory of young men is their strength,
+\v 29 The glory of young men is their strength
 \q and the splendor of old people is their gray hair.
 \q
-\v 30 Blows that make a wound, cleanse away evil,
+\v 30 Blows that make a wound cleanse away evil
 \q and beatings make the innermost parts clean.
 
 

20-PRO/21.usfm

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 \v 13 The one who will not hear the cry of poor people,
 \q when he also cries out, he will not be heard.
 \q
-\v 14 A gift in secret appeases anger,
+\v 14 A gift in secret appeases anger
 \q and a concealed gift takes away strong wrath.
 
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 \v 17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; 
 \q the one who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
 \q
-\v 18 A wicked person becomes ransom for the one who does right,
+\v 18 A wicked person becomes ransom for the one who does righ
 \q and the treacherous is ransom for the upright.
 
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 \v 21 The one who does right and is kind— 
 \q this person finds life, righteousness, and honor.
 \q
-\v 22 A wise man goes up against the city of the mighty,
+\v 22 A wise man goes up against the city of the mighty
 \q and he brings down the stronghold that defended it.
 
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20-PRO/22.usfm

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-\v 1 A good name is to be chosen over great riches,
+\v 1 A good name is to be chosen over great riches
 \q and favor is better than silver and gold.
 \q
 \v 2 Rich and poor people have this in common— 
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 \v 5 Thorns and snares lie in the path of the perverse;
 \q whoever guards his life will keep far from them.
 \q
-\v 6 Teach a child the way he should go,
+\v 6 Teach a child the way he should go
 \q and when he is old he will not turn away from that instruction.
 
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-\v 7 Rich people rule over poor people,
+\v 7 Rich people rule over poor people
 \q and one who borrows is a slave to the one who lends.
 \q
-\v 8 He who sows wickedness will reap trouble,
+\v 8 He who sows wickedness will reap trouble
 \q and the rod of his fury will be of no use.
 
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-\v 17 Pay attention and hear the words of the wise,
+\v 17 Pay attention and hear the words of the wise
 \q and apply your heart to my knowledge,
 \q
 \v 18 for it will be pleasant for you if you keep them within you,
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 \v 22 Do not rob the poor person, because he is poor,
 \q or crush the needy person at the gate, 
 \q
-\v 23 for Yahweh will plead their case,
+\v 23 for Yahweh will plead their case
 \q and he will rob those of life who robbed them. 
 
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-\v 24 Do not make a friend of someone who is ruled by anger,
+\v 24 Do not make a friend of someone who is ruled by anger
 \q and you must not go with one who rages,
 \q
-\v 25 or you will learn his ways,
+\v 25 or you will learn his ways
 \q and you will entangle yourself in a snare.
 
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-\v 26 Do not be one who gives binding pledges regarding money,
+\v 26 Do not be one who gives binding pledges regarding money
 \q and do not give a guarantee for the debts of others.
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 \v 27 If you lack the means to pay, 

20-PRO/23.usfm

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 \q "Eat and drink!" he says to you, 
 \q but his heart is not with you.
 \q
-\v 8 You will vomit up the little you have eaten,
+\v 8 You will vomit up the little you have eaten
 \q and you will have wasted your compliments. 
 
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 \v 10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone
 \q or encroach on the fields of orphans,
 \q
-\v 11 for their Redeemer is strong,
+\v 11 for their Redeemer is strong
 \q and he will plead their cause against you.
 
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 \v 20 Do not associate with drunkards,
 \q or with gluttonous eaters of meat,
 \q
-\v 21 for the drunkard and the glutton become poor, 
+\v 21 for the drunkard and the glutton become poor
 \q and slumber will clothe them with rags. 
 
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-\v 24 The father of the one who does right will greatly rejoice,
+\v 24 The father of the one who does right will greatly rejoice
 \q and he that begets a wise child will be glad in him.
 \q
 \v 25 Let your father and your mother be glad
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-\v 26 My son, give me your heart,
+\v 26 My son, give me your heart
 \q and let your eyes observe my ways.
 \q
 \v 27 For a prostitute is a deep pit, 
 \q and another man's wife is a narrow pit.
 \q
-\v 28 She lies in wait like a robber,
+\v 28 She lies in wait like a robber
 \q and she increases the number of traitors among humanity.
 
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 \v 32 In the last it bites like a serpent
 \q and it stings like an adder.
 \q
-\v 33 Your eyes will see strange things,
+\v 33 Your eyes will see strange things
 \q and your heart will utter perverse things.
 
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20-PRO/24.usfm

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 \v 1 Do not be envious of those who are evil,
 \q nor desire to associate with them,
 \q
-\v 2 because their hearts plot violence, 
+\v 2 because their hearts plot violence
 \q and their lips talk about trouble.
 
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-\v 5 A wise man proves to be strong,
+\v 5 A wise man proves to be strong
-\q and a person who has knowledge is better than one who is strong,
+\q and a person who has knowledge is better than one who is strong;
 \q
-\v 6 for by wise directions you can wage your war,
+\v 6 for by wise directions you can wage your war
 \q and with many advisors there is victory.
 
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 \v 8 There is one who plans to do evil—
 \q people call him a master of schemes.
 \q
-\v 9 A foolish plan is sin,
+\v 9 A foolish plan is sin
 \q and men despise a mocker.
 
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-\v 11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death,
+\v 11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death
 \q and hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter.
 \q
 \v 12 If you say, "There! We knew nothing about this."
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-\v 17 Do not celebrate when your enemy falls,
+\v 17 Do not celebrate when your enemy falls
 \q and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles, 
 \q
 \v 18 or Yahweh will see and disapprove
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-\v 19 Do not worry because of those who do evil things,
+\v 19 Do not worry because of those who do evil things
 \q and do not envy wicked people,
 \q
-\v 20 for the evil person has no future, 
+\v 20 for the evil person has no future
 \q and the lamp of the wicked will go out.
 
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 \v 24 Whoever says to the guilty, "You are in the right," 
 \q will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations. 
 \q
-\v 25 But those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, 
+\v 25 But those who rebuke the wicked will have delight
 \q and gifts of goodness will come to them.
 
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-\v 28 Do not bear witness against your neighbor without cause,
+\v 28 Do not bear witness against your neighbor without cause
 \q and do not deceive with your lips.
 \q
 \v 29 Do not say, "I will do to him what he has done to me;
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@
 \v 33 A little sleep, a little slumber,
 \q a little folding of the hands to rest—
 \q
-\v 34 and poverty comes upon you like a robber,
+\v 34 and poverty comes upon you like a robber
 \q and your needs will come to you like an armed soldier.
 
 

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-\v 4 Remove the dross from the silver,
+\v 4 Remove the dross from the silver
 \q and a metal worker can use the silver in his craft. 
 \q
-\v 5 Even so, remove wicked people from the presence of the king,
+\v 5 Even so, remove wicked people from the presence of the king
 \q and his throne will be established by doing what is right.
 
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-\v 6 Do not honor yourself in the king's presence, 
+\v 6 Do not honor yourself in the king's presence
 \q and do not stand in the place designated for great people.
 
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-\v 9 Argue your case between you and your neighbor himself,
+\v 9 Argue your case between you and your neighbor himself
 \q and do not disclose another's secret,
 \q
 \v 10 or else the one who hears you will bring shame upon you
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
 
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-\v 15 With patience a ruler can be persuaded,
+\v 15 With patience a ruler can be persuaded
 \q and a soft tongue can break a bone.
 
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-\v 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat,
+\v 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat
 \q and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
 \q
-\v 22 for you will shovel coals of fire on his head,
+\v 22 for you will shovel coals of fire on his head
 \q and Yahweh will reward you.
 
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20-PRO/26.usfm

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-\v 3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle is for the donkey,
+\v 3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle is for the donkey
 \q and a rod is for the back of fools.
 \q
 \v 4 Do not answer a fool and join in his folly,
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
 
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-\v 15 The lazy person puts his hand into the dish,
+\v 15 The lazy person puts his hand into the dish
 \q and yet he has no strength to lift it up to his mouth.
 \q
 \v 16 The lazy person is wiser in his own eyes 
@@ -79,8 +79,8 @@
 
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-\v 20 For lack of wood, the fire goes out. 
+\v 20 For lack of wood, the fire goes out;
-\q and where there is no gossiper, quarreling ceases. 
+\q and where there is no gossiper quarreling ceases. 
 \q
 \v 21 As charcoal is to burning coals and wood is to fire, 
 \q so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.
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-\v 24 One who hates others disguises his feelings with his lips,
+\v 24 One who hates others disguises his feelings with his lips
 \q and he lays up deceit within himself.
 \q
 \v 25 He will speak graciously, but do not believe him,
@@ -106,10 +106,10 @@
 
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-\v 27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, 
+\v 27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it
 \q and the stone will roll back on the one who pushed it.
 \q
-\v 28 A lying tongue hates the people it crushes,
+\v 28 A lying tongue hates the people it crushes
 \q and a flattering mouth brings about ruin.
 
 

20-PRO/27.usfm

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-\v 3 Consider the heaviness of a stone and the weight of sand,
+\v 3 Consider the heaviness of a stone and the weight of sand—
-\q and the provocation of a fool is heavier than both.
+\q the provocation of a fool is heavier than both.
 \q
 \v 4 There is the cruelty of rage and the flood of anger,
 \q but who is able to stand before jealousy?
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-\v 21 A crucible is for silver and a furnace is for gold,
+\v 21 A crucible is for silver and a furnace is for gold;
 \q and a person is tested when he is praised. 
 \q
 \v 22 Even if you crush a fool with the pestle—along with the grain—
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-\v 23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, 
+\v 23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks
 \q and be concerned about your herds,
 \q
 \v 24 for wealth is not for ever.
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-\v 26 The lambs will provide your clothing,
+\v 26 The lambs will provide your clothing
 \q and the goats will provide the price of the field.
 \q
 \v 27 There will be goats' milk for your food—the food for your household—

20-PRO/28.usfm

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 \v 17 If a man is guilty because he has shed someone's blood, 
-\q he will be a fugitive until death, 
+\q he will be a fugitive until death
 \q and no one will help him. 
 \q
 \v 18 Whoever walks with integrity will be kept safe, 

20-PRO/30.usfm

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 \v 1 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an oracle:
 \q This man declared to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
 \q
-\v 2 Surely I am more like an animal than any human,
+\v 2 Surely I am more like an animal than any human
 \q and I do not have the understanding of a human being.
 \q
 \v 3 I have not learned wisdom,
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@
 
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-\v 21 Under three things the earth trembles,
+\v 21 Under three things the earth trembles
 \q and the fourth it cannot endure:
 \q
 \v 22 a slave when he becomes king;
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-\v 24 Four things on earth are small, 
+\v 24 Four things on earth are small 
 \q and yet they are very wise:
 \q
 \v 25 the ants are creatures that are not strong,
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-\v 29 There are three things that are stately in their stride,
+\v 29 There are three things that are stately in their stride
-\q four that are stately in how they walk:
+\q and four that are stately in how they walk:
 \q
 \v 30 a lion, strongest among wild animals— 
 \q it does not turn away from anything;
@@ -138,6 +138,6 @@
 \q or if you have been devising evil— 
 \q put your hand over your mouth.
 \q
-\v 33 As churning milk makes butter,
+\v 33 As churning milk makes butter
 \q and as one's nose will produce blood if it is twisted,
 \q so deeds done in anger produce conflict.

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-\v 6 Give strong drink to people who are perishing,
+\v 6 Give strong drink to people who are perishing
 \q and wine to those in bitter distress. 
 \q
-\v 7 He will drink and he will forget his poverty, 
+\v 7 He will drink and he will forget his poverty 
 \q and he will not remember his trouble. 
 
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-\v 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
+\v 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom
 \q and the law of kindness is on her tongue.
 \q
 \v 27 She watches over the ways of her household
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-\v 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
+\v 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed
-\q her husband praises her, saying,
+\q and her husband praises her, saying,
 \q
 \v 29 "Many women have done well,
 \q but you surpassed them all."
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 \v 30 Elegance is deceptive, beauty is vain,
 \q but a woman who fears Yahweh, she will be praised.
 \q
-\v 31 Give her the fruit of her hands,
+\v 31 Give her the fruit of her hands
 \q and let her works praise her in the gates.