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1A fool 2despises his father's instruction, but 3whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
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In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
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4The lips of the wise spread knowledge; 5not so the hearts of fools.
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6The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but 7the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
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The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him 8who pursues righteousness.
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There is 9severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; 10whoever hates reproof will die.
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Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD; how much more 11the hearts of the children of man!
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12A scoffer 13does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
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14A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by 15sorrow of heart the spirit is 16crushed.
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17The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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All the days of the afflicted are evil, but 18the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.