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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	Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. anger self-control wisdom
But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6	Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment. faith joy materialism

Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24	Do not seek your own advantage, but that of the other. selfishness love neighbor
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2	All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, 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 bring us to the time of trial, but rescue 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 around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. 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	Yet I have been the Lord your God ever since the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. 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 person, but its end is the way to death. righteousness life sin
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. Proverbs 10:8	The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. law wisdom heart
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast 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 lays a snare, but one who 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 withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. reliability God Word of God
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Titus 2:1	But 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 memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. sin righteousness blessing
A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. Proverbs 14:5	A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. lying truth reliability
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12	Hope deferred makes the heart sick, 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 do not profit in 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 weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up. speaking worrying heart
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2	Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers 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	But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act—they will be blessed in their doing. law blessing listening
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. Proverbs 12:22	Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. lying speaking honesty
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalm 34:19	Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all. 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	Wealth is a ransom for a person's life, but the poor get no 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 shall continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand.