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By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honor and
life. Prov. 22:4
Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; he who keeps his
soul shall be far from them. Prov. 22:5
He who loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king
shall be his friend. Prov. 22:11
Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom
of your words. Prov. 23:9
Do not be jealous of evil men, nor desire to be with them. For
their heart studies ruin, and their lips talk of mischief.
Prov. 24:1,2
Do not let your heart envy sinners; but be in the fear of the Lord
all day long. For surely there is an end; and your hope shall
not be cut off. Prov. 23:17,18
In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof is
no death. Prov. 12:28
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom; but a man of
understanding walketh uprightly. Prov. 15:21
They would have none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof.
Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be
filled with their own devices. Prov. 1:29,30
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth,
and is confident. Prov. 14:16
For the Lord giveth wisdom, and out of his mouth cometh knowledge
and understanding. Prov. 2:6
He that walks with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of
fools shall be destroyed. Prov. 13:20
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the
snares of death. Prov. 14:27
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; and he
that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Prov. 17:28
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; Forsake her not,
and she shall preserve thee. Wisdom is the main thing;
therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get
understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall
bring thee to honor when thou dost embrace her. Prov.4:5-8
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her for she is
thy life. Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in
the way of evil men. Prov. 4:13,14
Jan 1994
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