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Proverbs 16:32 (NIV)
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:33 (NIV)
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord .
Proverbs 17:1 (NIV)
Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.
Proverbs 17:11 (NIV)
Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.
Proverbs 17:17 (NIV)
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
Proverbs 18:3 (NIV)
When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach.
Proverbs 18:4 (NIV)
The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
Proverbs 18:8 (NIV)
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.
Proverbs 18:9 (NIV)
One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
Proverbs 18:15 (NIV)
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.
Proverbs 19:2 (NIV)
Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the way!
Proverbs 19:7 (NIV)
The poor are shunned by all their relatives— how much more do their friends avoid them! Though the poor pursue them with pleading, they are nowhere to be found.
Proverbs 20:2 (NIV)
A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.
Proverbs 20:4 (NIV)
Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.
Proverbs 20:12 (NIV)
Ears that hear and eyes that see— the Lord has made them both.
Proverbs 21:9 (NIV)
Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 21:12 (NIV)
The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
Proverbs 21:15 (NIV)
When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
Proverbs 21:17 (NIV)
Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.
Proverbs 22:1 (NIV)
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 29:1 (NIV)
Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
Proverbs 29:2 (NIV)
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:13 (NIV)
The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
Proverbs 29:16 (NIV)
When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:19 (NIV)
Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.