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Proverbs 16:16-33

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16How much better is it to get wisdom than fine gold, and the getting of intelligence to be preferred to silver!
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.
18Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
21The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
23The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
24Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.
25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.
26The appetite of the labourer laboureth for him, for his mouth urgeth him on.
27A man of Belial diggeth up evil, and on his lips there is as a scorching fire.
28A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.
29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.
30He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things; biting his lips, he bringeth evil to pass.
31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole decision is of Jehovah.

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