Proverbs 14:9

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Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

How long will you love simplicity, simple ones? And will scorners delight in their scorning? And will fools hate knowledge?

To work out evil devices is as laughter to a fool; so wisdom is to a man of understanding.

or like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death.

Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eats, and wipes her mouth, and says, I have done no evil.

How much more hateful and filthy is man, who drinks iniquity like water?

What man is like Job, who drinks up scorning like water;

because they told you that at the last time there will be mockers according to their lusts, leading ungodly lives.

and you shall find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

For whoever finds me finds life, and shall obtain favor from Jehovah.

The good gets grace from Jehovah, but He will condemn a man of wicked thoughts.

Good understanding gives favor, but the way of traitors is ever flowing.

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

To work out evil devices is as laughter to a fool; so wisdom is to a man of understanding.