Proverbs 8:13

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Proverbs 8:11–15 · Berean Standard Bible

11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.

12 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.

15 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;

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Psalms 101:3

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I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.

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Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.

Amos 5:15

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Abstain from every form of evil.

2 Timothy 2:19

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Proverbs 6:17

haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,

Proverbs 6:18

a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil,

Proverbs 6:19

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Psalms 5:5

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do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD.

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Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech.

Proverbs 6:12

A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth,

Proverbs 10:31

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.