5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
Proverbs 28:5
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Proverbs 14:1–3
1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. 2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him. 3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise…
Proverbs 29:6–8
6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices. 7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns. 8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Proverbs 10:28–30
28 The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish. 29 The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil. 30 The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.
Psalms 119:154–156
154 Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word. 155 Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes. 156 Great are Your mercies, O LORD; revive me according to Your ordinances.
Proverbs 13:14–16
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult. 16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Proverbs 11:22–24
22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. 23 The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath. 24 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
Proverbs 12:1–3
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. 2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. 3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
Proverbs 15:8–10
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. 9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. 10 Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction wi…
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