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LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012 - Proverbs - Proverbs 22

Proverbs 22:12-17

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12But the eyes of the Lord preserve discretion; but the transgressor despises wise words.
13The sluggard makes excuses, and says, There is a lion in the ways, and murderers in the streets.
14The mouth of a transgressor is a deep pit; and he that is hated of the Lord shall fall into it. Evil ways are before a man, and he does not like to turn away from them; but it is needful to turn aside from a perverse and bad way.
15Folly is attached to the heart of a child, but the rod and instruction are then far from him.
16He that oppresses the poor, increases his own substance, yet gives to the rich so as to make it less.
17Incline your ear to the words of wise men: hear also my word, and apply your heart,

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