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Proverbs 14:13-22 English Standard Version (ESV)

13. Even in laughter the heart may ache,and the end of joy may be grief.

14. The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways,and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.

15. The simple believes everything,but the prudent gives thought to his steps.

16. One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil,but a fool is reckless and careless.

17. A man of quick temper acts foolishly,and a man of evil devices is hated.

18. The simple inherit folly,but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19. The evil bow down before the good,the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20. The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.

21. Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner,but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.

22. Do they not go astray who devise evil?Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.

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