Proverbs 12:26

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Proverbs 12:24–28 · Berean Standard Bible

24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.

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Matthew 5:47

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Matthew 5:48

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Luke 6:32

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Luke 6:33

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Luke 6:34

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Luke 6:35

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1 Peter 2:19

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1 Peter 2:20

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James 1:14

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2 Peter 2:19

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2 Peter 2:21

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