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Proverbs 17:4-12 World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBBE)

4. An evildoer heeds wicked lips.A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

5. Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

6. Children’s children are the crown of old men;the glory of children are their parents.

7. Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool,much less do lying lips fit a prince.

8. A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;wherever he turns, he prospers.

9. He who covers an offence promotes love;but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

10. A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understandingthan a hundred lashes into a fool.

11. An evil man seeks only rebellion;therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

12. Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,rather than a fool in his folly.

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