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Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a
fool.


Proverbs 29:15
The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself
disgraces his mother.


Proverbs 28:7
He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons
disgraces his father.


Proverbs 13:20
He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools
suffers harm.


Proverbs 18:17
The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward
and questions him.


Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a
sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.


Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest
acts of the wicked are cruel.


Proverbs 23:17-18
17. Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the
fear of the LORD.
18. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be
cut off.


Proverbs 23:22-25
22. Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your
mother when she is old.
23. Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and
understanding.
24. The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise
son delights in him.
25. May your father and mother be glad; may she who gave you birth
rejoice!


Proverbs 7:1-5
1. My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you.
2. Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the
apple of your eye.
3. Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.
4. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call understanding your
kinsman;
5. they will keep you from the adulteress, from the wayward wife with
her seductive words.


Proverbs 23:19-21
19. Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right
path.
20. Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on
meat,
21. for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes
them in rags.


Proverbs 13:5
The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and
disgrace.


Proverbs 11:22
Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no
discretion.


Proverbs 26:10
Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any
passer-by.


Proverbs 18:16
A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence
of the great.


Proverbs 30:10
"Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and
you will pay for it.


Proverbs 28:11
A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has
discernment sees through him.


Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the
snares of death.


Proverbs 12:18
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings
healing.


Proverbs 20:13
Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have
food to spare.


Proverbs 20:12
Ears that hear and eyes that see-- the LORD has made them both.


Proverbs 27:12
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and
suffer for it.


Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards
his life.


Proverbs 13:21
Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the
righteous.


Proverbs 26:10
Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any
passer-by.


Proverbs 11:21
Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are
righteous will go free.


Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works
ruin.


Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the
inheritance as one of the brothers.


Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls
is wise.


Proverbs 11:31
If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the
ungodly and the sinner!