Proverbs 16:1-24 - Wisdom's Blessings Come From The Lord
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but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
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but the Lord evaluates the motives.
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and your plans will be achieved.
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even the wicked for the day of disaster.
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be assured,
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and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
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He
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than great income with injustice.
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but the Lord determines his steps.
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his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
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all the weights in the bag
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since a throne is established through righteousness.
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and he loves one who speaks honestly.
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but a wise man appeases it.
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his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
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how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding—
it is preferable to silver.
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the one who guards his way protects his life.
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and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
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than to divide plunder with the proud.
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and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.
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and pleasant speech
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but the discipline of fools is folly.
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and increases learning with its speech.
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sweet to the taste