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Proverbs 21:4-14 English Revised Version (ERV)

4. An high look, and a proud heart, even the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

5. The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness: but every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.

6. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapour driven to and fro; they that seek them seek death.

7. The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away; because they refuse to do judgment.

8. The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked: but as for the pure, his work is right.

9. It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

10. The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

11. When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

12. The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked; how the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.

13. Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

14. A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath.

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