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Proverbs 14:8-10
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8 The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But (A)the foolishness of fools is deceit.
9 Fools mock at [a]sin,
But (B)among the upright there is [b]goodwill.
10 The heart knows its own (C)bitterness,
And a stranger does not share its joy.

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  1. Proverbs 14:9 Lit guilt
  2. Proverbs 14:9 Or the favor of God
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Proverbs 14:8-10
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8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,
    but the folly of fools is deceiving.
9 (A)Fools mock at the guilt offering,
    but the upright enjoy acceptance.[a]
10 The heart knows its own (B)bitterness,
    and no stranger shares its joy.

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  1. Proverbs 14:9 Hebrew but among the upright is acceptance
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