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- Proverbs 10:8
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A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
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- Proverbs 10:13
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Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
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- Proverbs 10:20
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The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
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- Proverbs 10:21
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The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
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- Proverbs 11:12
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Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
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- Proverbs 11:20
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The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
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- Proverbs 11:29
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He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
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- Proverbs 12:8
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A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
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- Proverbs 12:11
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The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
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- Proverbs 12:20
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Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
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- Proverbs 12:23
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A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
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- Proverbs 12:25
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Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
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- Proverbs 13:12
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
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- Proverbs 14:10
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The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.
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- Proverbs 14:13
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Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.
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- Proverbs 14:14
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The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
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- Proverbs 14:30
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A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
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- Proverbs 14:33
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Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
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- Proverbs 15:7
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
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- Proverbs 15:13
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A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
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- Proverbs 15:14
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A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
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- Proverbs 15:15
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All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
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- Proverbs 15:21
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Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
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- Proverbs 15:28
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The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
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- Proverbs 15:30
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The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
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- Proverbs 15:32
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He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
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- Proverbs 16:1
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The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
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- Proverbs 16:5
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Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
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- Proverbs 16:9
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A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
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- Proverbs 16:21
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The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
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- Proverbs 16:23
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The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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- Proverbs 17:16
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Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
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- Proverbs 17:18
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A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
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- Proverbs 17:20
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The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
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- Proverbs 17:22
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A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
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- Proverbs 18:2
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A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
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- Proverbs 18:12
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Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
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- Proverbs 18:15
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The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
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- Proverbs 19:3
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A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
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- Proverbs 19:8
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He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
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- Proverbs 19:21
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Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
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- Proverbs 20:5
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The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
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- Proverbs 20:9
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Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
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- Proverbs 21:1
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The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
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- Proverbs 21:4
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Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the guides of the wicked—are sin.
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- Proverbs 22:11
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He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.
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- Proverbs 22:15
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Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
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- Proverbs 22:17
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Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—
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- Proverbs 23:7
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for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
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- Proverbs 23:12
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Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
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