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Proverbs 16:19-33 Webster Bible Translation (WBT)

19. Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20. He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

22. Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

23. The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

24. Pleasant words are as a honey-comb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

25. There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death.

26. He that laboreth laboreth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

27. An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

28. A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

29. A violent man enticeth his neighbor, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

30. He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

31. The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.

32. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

33. The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing of it is from the LORD.

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