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Fiery Gossip

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Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,
     but the Lord tests the heart.

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Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;
     liars pay close attention to slander.

Verse 3

The hotte…

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Crusty Servant

1 

Better a dry crust eaten in peace
     than a house filled with feasting—and conflict.

2 

A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son
     and will share the …

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Deadheads Touch

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Gray hair is a crown of glory;
     it is gained by living a godly life.

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Better to be patient than powerful;
     better to have self-control than to conquer a city.

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 Violence and Mischief 

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Violent people mislead their companions,
     leading them down a harmful path.

30 

With narrowed eyes, people plot evil;
     with a smirk, they plan their mischi…

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Scoundrels and Gossips

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Scoundrels create trouble;
     their words are a destructive blaze.

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A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
     gossip separates the best of friends.

Verse 27

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Hunger Drives

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There is a path before each person that seems right,
     but it ends in death.

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It is good for workers to have an appetite;
     an empty stomach drives them on.26 

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Honey Sweet

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From a wise mind comes wise speech;
     the words of the wise are persuasive.

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Kind words are like honey—
     sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

Verse 23

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Wise Talkin’

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The wise of heart is called discerning, and

sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

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Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it,
     but the instruction of …

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Joyfully Poor

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Better to live humbly with the poor
     than to share plunder with the proud.

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Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
     those who trust the Lord will be joyful…

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Pride Fall

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The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;
     whoever follows that path is safe.

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Pride goes before destruction,
     and haughtiness before a fall.

Verse 17

Life is lik…

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Super Happy King

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When the king smiles, there is life;
     his favor refreshes like a spring rain.

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How much better to get wisdom than gold,
     and good judgment than silver!

Verse 15

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Happy King

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The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
     he loves those who speak honestly.

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The anger of the king is a deadly threat;
     the wise will try to appease it.

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Watch that Thumb   

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The Lord demands accurate scales and balances;
     he sets the standards for fairness.

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A king detests wrongdoing,
     for his rule is built on justice.

Verse 11

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Plan Wisely

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We can make our plans,
     but the Lord determines our steps.

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The king speaks with divine wisdom;
     he must never judge unfairly.

Verse 9

We all make plans for the future…

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Please God

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When people’s lives please the Lord,
     even their enemies are at peace with them.

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Better to have little, with godliness,
     than to be rich and dishonest.

Verse 7

Our live…

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Avoid Evil 

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The Lord detests the proud;
     they will surely be punished.

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Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.
     By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.

Verse 5

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Commit to God

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Commit your actions to the Lord,
     and your plans will succeed.

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The Lord has made everything for his own purposes,
     even the wicked for a day of disaster.

Verse 3

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God Knows All 

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We can make our own plans,
     but the Lord gives the right answer.

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People may be pure in their own eyes,
     but the Lord examines their motives.

Verse 1

We should ask Go…

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Wise With Honor 

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If you listen to constructive criticism,
     you will be at home among the wise.

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If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
     but if you listen to correcti…

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God Hears 

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The Lord is far from the wicked,
     but he hears the prayers of the righteous.

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A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
     good news makes for good health.

Verse 29

‘God …