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Proverbs 10:23-32 New Century Version (NCV)

23. A foolish person enjoys doing wrong,but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.

24. Evil people will get what they fear most,but good people will get what they want most.

25. A storm will blow the evil person away,but a good person will always be safe.

26. A lazy person affects the one he works forlike vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes.

27. Whoever respects the Lord will have a long life,but the life of an evil person will be cut short.

28. A good person can look forward to happiness,but an evil person can expect nothing.

29. The Lord will protect good peoplebut will ruin those who do evil.

30. Good people will always be safe,but evil people will not remain in the land.

31. A good person says wise things,but a liar’s tongue will be stopped.

32. Good people know the right thing to say,but evil people only tell lies.

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