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Proverbs 16:2-22

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2All the works of the humble man are manifest with God; But the ungodly shall perish in an evil day.
5Every one that is proud in heart is unclean before God, And he that unjustly strikes hands with hand shall not be held guiltless.
7The beginning of a good way is to do justly; And it is more acceptable with God than to offer sacrifices.
8He that seeks the Lord shall find knowledge with righteousness: And they that rightly seek him shall find peace.
9All the works of the Lord are done with righteousness; And the ungodly man is kept for the evil day.
10There is an oracle upon the lips of a king; And his mouth shall not err in judgment.
11The poise of the balance is righteousness with the Lord; And his works are righteous measures.
12An evildoer is an abomination to a king; For the throne of rule is established by righteousness.
13Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; And he loves right words.
14The anger of a king is a messenger of death; But a wise man will pacify him.
15The son of a king is in the light of life; And they that are in favor with him are as a cloud of latter rain.
16The brood of wisdom is more to be chosen than gold, And the brood of prudence more to be chosen than silver.
17The paths of life turn aside from evil; And the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; And he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; And he that loves his life will spare his mouth.
18Pride goes before destruction, And folly before a fall.
19Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, Than one who divides spoils with the proud.
20He who is skillful in business finds good: But he that trusts in God is most blessed.
21Men call the wise and understanding evil: But they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; But the instruction of fools is evil.

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