Book of Proverbs: The How To Guide To Life’s Decisions Series Vol. II

1. Proverbs 11:30-12:2

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Proverbs 11:30-12:2

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls.
31 If the righteous are paid what they deserve here on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!
12:1 He who loves knowledge loves discipline, but he who hates correction is a boor.
2 A good man obtains Adonai’s favor, but the schemer his condemnation.

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2. Proverbs 12:3-12:7

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Proverbs 12:3-12:7

3 No one is made secure by wickedness, but the roots of the righteous will never be moved.
4 A capable wife is a crown for her husband, but a shameful one is like rot in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 Once the wicked are down, it’s the end of them; but the house of the upright endures.

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3. Why Does Evil Seem to Always Win?

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Why Does Evil Seem to Always Win?

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4. Proverbs 12:8 -11

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Proverbs 12:8-11

8 A person wins praise in keeping with his common sense, but a person with a warped mind is treated with contempt.
9 Better to be despised and have a servant than to boast of one’s status but have nothing to eat.
10 A righteous man takes care of his animal, but the wicked? Even his compassion is cruel.
11 He who farms his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows futilities has no sense.

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5. Proverbs 12:12-15

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Proverbs 12:12-15

12 The wicked covet the loot of evil men, but the root of the righteous gives forth of itself.
13 The wicked is trapped by his own sinful speech, but the righteous finds a way out of trouble.
14 One can be filled with good as the result of one’s words, and one gets the reward one’s deeds deserve.
15 Fools suppose their way is straight, but the wise pay attention to advice.

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6. Proverbs 12:16-17

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Proverbs 12:16-17

16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a cautious person slighted conceals his feelings.
17 He who tells the truth furthers justice, but a false witness furthers deceit.

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7. Proverbs 12:18-22

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Proverbs 12:18-22

18 Idle talk can pierce like a sword,but the tongue of the wise can heal.
19 Truthful words will stand forever, lying speech but a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but for those advising peace there is joy.
21 No harm can come to the righteous, but the wicked are overwhelmed with disaster.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Adonai, but those who deal faithfully are his delight.

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8. Proverbs 12:23-25

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Proverbs 12:23-25

23 A cautious person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.
24 The diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down,but a kind word cheers him up.

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9. Proverbs 12:26-13:2

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Proverbs 12:26-13:2

26 The righteous guides his friend’s way rightly, but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.
27 A lazy man doesn’t roast what he hunted; but when a man is diligent, his wealth is precious.
28 In the road of righteousness is life; no death is in its pathway.
13:1 A son who heeds his father’s discipline is wise, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
2 A [good] man enjoys good as a result of what he says, but the essence of the treacherous is violence.

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10. Proverbs 13:3-8

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Proverbs 13:3-8

3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but one who talks too much comes to ruin.
4 The lazy person wants but doesn’t have; the diligent get their desires filled.
5 A righteous person hates lying, but the wicked is vile and disgraceful.
6 Righteousness protects him whose way is honest,but wickedness brings down the sinner.
7 There are those with nothing who pretend they are rich, also those with great wealth who pretend they are poor.
8 The rich man may have to ransom his life, but a poor man gets no threats.

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11. Proverbs 13:9-13

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Proverbs 13:9-13

9 The light of the righteous [shines] joyfully, but the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.
10 Insolence produces only strife, but wisdom is found with those who take advice.
11 Wealth gotten by worthless means dwindles away,but he who amasses it by hard work will increase it.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 He who despises a word will suffer for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

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12. Proverbs 13:14-17

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Proverbs 13:14-17

14 The teaching of a wise man is a fountain of life, enabling one to avoid deadly traps.
15 Good common sense produces grace, but the way of the treacherous is rough.
16 Every cautious person acts with knowledge, but a fool parades his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

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13. Proverbs 13:18-22

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Proverbs 13:18-22

18 Poverty and shame are for him who won’t be taught, but he who heeds reproof will be honored.
19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning away from evil is abhorrent to fools.
20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will suffer.
21 Evil pursues sinners, but prosperity will reward the righteous.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.

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14. Proverbs 13:23-14:2

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Proverbs 13:23-14:2

23 The fields of the poor may yield much food, but some are swept away because of injustice.
24 He who fails to use a stick hates his son,but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
25 The righteous person eats his fill, but the belly of the wicked is empty.
14:1 Every wise woman builds up her home, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2 A person with upright conduct fears Adonai, but a person who is devious scorns him.

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15. Proverbs 14:3-4

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Proverbs 14:3-4

3 From the mouth of a fool sprouts pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4 Where there are no oxen, the stalls are clean; but much is produced by the strength of an ox.

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16. Proverbs 14:5-7

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Proverbs 14:5-7

5 An honest witness will not lie, but a false witness lies with every breath.
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge comes easily to someone with discernment.
7 Keep clear of a fool, for you won’t hear a sensible word from him.

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17. Proverbs 14:8-13

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Proverbs 14:8-13

8 The wisdom of the cautious makes him know where he is going, but the folly of fools misleads them.
9 Guilt offerings make a mockery of fools; but among the upright there is good will.
10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger can share its joy.
11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
12 There can be a way which seems right to a person, but at its end are the ways of death.
13 Even in laughter the heart can be sad, and joy may end in sorrow.

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18. How Do Noahides Deal With Sin?

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How Do Noahides Deal With Sin?

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19. Proverbs 14:14-17

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Proverbs 14:14-17

14 A backslider is filled up with his own ways, but a good person gets satisfaction from himself.
15 One who doesn’t think believes every word, but the cautious understands his steps.
16 A wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.
17 He who is quick-tempered does stupid things, and one who does vile things is hated.

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20. Proverbs 14:18-21

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Proverbs 14:18-21

18 Thoughtless people inherit folly, but the cautious are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor are disliked even by their peers, but the rich have many friends.
21 He who despises his fellow sins, but he who shows compassion to the humble is happy.

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21. Proverbs 14:22-27

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Proverbs 14:22-27

22 Won’t those who plot evil go astray? But grace and truth are for those who plan good.
23 In all work there is profit, but mere talk produces only poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is just that — folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a liar misdirects [judgment].
26 In the fear of Adonai is powerful security; for his children there will be a place of refuge.
27 The fear of Adonai is a fountain of life enabling one to avoid deadly traps.

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22. Proverbs 14:28-32

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Proverbs 14:28-32

28 A king’s glory lies in having many subjects; if the prince’s people are few, it is his ruin.
29 Being slow to anger goes with great understanding, being quick-tempered makes folly still worse.
30 A tranquil mind gives health to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31 The oppressor of the poor insults his maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
32 The wicked are brought down by their wrongdoing, but the righteous can be confident even at death.

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23. Proverbs 14:33-15:2

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Proverbs 14:33-15:2

33 Wisdom is at rest in a person with discernment, but in fools it has to call attention to itself.
34 Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin degrades any people.
35 A king shows favor to a servant with good sense, but his wrath strikes one who shames [him].
15:1 A gentle response deflects fury, but a harsh word makes tempers rise.
2 The tongue of the wise presents knowledge well, but the mouth of a fool spews out folly.

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24. Proverbs 15:3-6

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Proverbs 15:3-6

3 The eyes of Adonai are everywhere, watching the evil and the good.
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but when it twists things, it breaks the spirit.
5 A fool despises his father’s discipline, but he who heeds warnings is prudent.
6 The home of the righteous is a storehouse of treasure, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.

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25. Proverbs 15:7-8

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Proverbs 15:7-8

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
8 Adonai detests the sacrifices of the wicked but delights in the prayers of the upright.

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