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Updated Brenton English Septuagint - Proverbs - Proverbs 16

Proverbs 16:16-29

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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.
23The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; And on his lips he will wear knowledge.
24Good words are honeycombs, And the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.
25There are ways that seem to be right to a man, But the end of them looks to the depth of hell.
26A man who labors, labors for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.
27But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: A foolish man digs up evil for himself, And treasures fire on his own lips.
28A perverse man spreads mischief, And will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends.
29A transgressor tries to ensnare friends, And leads them in ways that are not good.

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