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then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
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who has left the partner of her youth and ignored the covenant she made before God.
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Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
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And I was soon in serious trouble in the assembly of God’s people.”
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For jealousy arouses a husband’s fury, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.
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With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
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People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.
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Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
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When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
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Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
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Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.
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To have a fool for a child brings grief; there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
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Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
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Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
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Sayings of Agur
The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance. This man’s utterance to Ithiel: “I am weary, God, but I can prevail.
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“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
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Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
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a servant who becomes king, a godless fool who gets plenty to eat,
