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The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent… Proverbs 12:16

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. anger self-control wisdom
But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6	Godliness produces great gain, but only to those who are content. faith joy materialism

Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24	No one should seek his own advantage in preference to that of his neighbor. selfishness love neighbor
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2	A man’s ways may seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. righteousness judgment understanding
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Matthew 6:13	And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. temptation desires evil
But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. Psalm 3:3	But you, O Lord, are a shield to protect me; you are my glory and the one who raises my head high. dependence overcoming protection
But I am the Lord your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. Hosea 13:4	I am the Lord, your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. You know no God but me, nor any savior other than me. Savior idols God
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Proverbs 14:12	There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end of it leads to death. righteousness life sin
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. Proverbs 10:8	A wise man will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to grief. law wisdom heart
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A cheerful heart is excellent medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. healing heart sickness
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. Proverbs 29:25	The fear of others will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is secure. trust fear
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8	The grass may wither and the flower may fade, but the word of our God will endure forever. reliability God Word of God
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Titus 2:1	As for you, teach what is consistent with sound doctrine. speaking evangelism learning
The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. Proverbs 10:7	The righteous is remembered with blessings, but the name of the wicked fades away. sin righteousness blessing
A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. Proverbs 14:5	A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness lies incessantly. lying truth reliability
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12	Hope deferred sickens the heart, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. hope life heart
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4	Riches will be of no avail on the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. money righteousness materialism
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. Proverbs 12:25	Anxiety in the human heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. speaking worrying heart
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2	Treasures obtained by wicked means profit nothing, but a righteous life brings delivery from death. honesty money righteousness
But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. James 1:25	However, the one who looks intently at the perfect law of freedom and perseveres—not forgetting what he has heard but putting it into practice—will be blessed in everything he does. law blessing listening
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. Proverbs 12:22	The Lord abhors lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful. lying speaking honesty
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalm 34:19	The misfortunes of the righteous man are many, but the Lord delivers him, from all of them. righteousness suffering redeemer
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 5:44	But I say to you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. love prayer persecution
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57	But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus gratitude overcoming
The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. Proverbs 13:8	A wealthy man pays a ransom to save his life; a poor man never has to worry about such threats. money materialism fear

Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand.

Many shall be purified, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked will persist in their evil ways.