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1Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but 2it is the purpose of the LORD 3 that will stand.
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What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar.
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The fear of the LORD 4leads to life, and whoever has it rests 5satisfied; he will 6not be visited by harm.
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7The sluggard buries his hand in 8the dish and will not even bring it back to his mouth.
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9Strike 10a scoffer, and the simple will 11learn prudence; 12reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
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He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is 13a son who brings shame and reproach.
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Cease to hear instruction, my son, 14and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
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A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked 15devours iniquity.
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Condemnation is ready for 16scoffers, and 17beating for the backs of fools.