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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a wise son makes his father glad, but a foolish son is heaviness to his mother.
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Lord God, cause me to be one who would make my father glad, and not be heaviness to my mother.
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The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Proverbs 10: 1
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
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Lord God, instead of storing up wickedness which profits nothing, cause me to have righteousness that delivers from death.
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Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Proverbs 10: 2
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that You will not allow the righteous to go hungry, but You cast away the substance of the wicked.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and provide me with substance.
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The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
Proverbs 10: 3
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a person who deals with a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
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Lord God, cause me to have a diligent hand, and a heart that seeks to do Your will.
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He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Proverbs 10: 4
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that it is wise to gather during summer, but sleeping during harvest causes shame.
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Lord God, cause me to be someone who gathers during the summer, and does not sleep during the harvest.
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He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Proverbs 10: 5
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that blessings are on the head of the just, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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Lord God, cause me to be just and experience blessings, and to keep from wickedness and violence.
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Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10: 6
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the memory of the just is blessed, and the name of the wicked shall rot.
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Lord God, cause me to be a just person, whose memories of me are blessed.
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The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
Proverbs 10: 7
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the wise in heart accepts commands, but foolish lips will fall.
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Lord God, place in me a wise heart that receives commandments, that keeps me from falling.
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The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 10: 8
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that someone who walks in integrity, lives securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.
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Lord God, cause me to walk in integrity, with security, and keep me from crooked paths.
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He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Proverbs 10: 9
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that those whose mind and mouth are not in agreement cause sorrow, and foolish lips will come to ruin.
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Lord God, cause my mind and mouth to be in agreement, and keep my speech full of wisdom.
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He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 10: 10
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the mouth of the righteous is a well of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and make my mouth a fountain of life.
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The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10: 11
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.
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Lord God, give me a heart to love, and to not stir up strife.
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Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Proverbs 10: 12
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that wisdom is found in the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
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Lord God, give my mind discernment, and my lips wisdom. Keep me from being void of understanding, and from requiring punishment.
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In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
Proverbs 10: 13
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.
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Lord God, cause me to store up knowledge, and keep my mouth from inviting ruin.
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Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 10: 14
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a rich man's wealth is his strong city, and the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
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The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 10: 15
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the labor of the righteous tends to life, but the fruit of the wicked to sin.
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Lord God, cause my labors to bring me life, and keep me far from ruin.
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The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
Proverbs 10: 16
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that those who follow instruction are on the path to life, but those who refuse correction go astray.
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Lord God, cause me to follow instruction, and to not refuse correction.
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He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
Proverbs 10: 17
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that those who hide hatred with lying lips, and those who utter slander, are fools.
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Lord God, cause me to be truthful, be wise, and not spread slander.
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He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
Proverbs 10: 18
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that when there are many words spoken, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
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Lord God, cause me to be a person of few words, and one who holds my tongue.
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In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10: 19
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little worth.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, with a tongue of choice silver.
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The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
Proverbs 10: 20
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of understanding.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, with lips that feed many. Cause fools to seek after wisdom, so they may live.
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The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
Proverbs 10: 21
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, Your blessing makes rich, and You add no sorrow with it.
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Lord God, make me a person worthy of Your blessing, which is given without sorrow added to it.
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The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10: 22
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, a fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
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Lord God, cause me to be understanding, and have wisdom.
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It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 10: 23
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that what the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and give me a righteousness where you will be pleased to grant my desires.
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The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
Proverbs 10: 24
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the storm passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and secure forever.
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As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
Proverbs 10: 25
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that it is like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, to those who send a lazy man to do something.
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Lord God, cause me to be hard working, and a joy to those who offer me work.
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As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Proverbs 10: 26
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that fearing You prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be shortened.
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Lord God, cause me to live long, in fear of You, and keep me from shortening my days through wickedness.
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The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Proverbs 10: 27
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the hope of the righteous will be gladness, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous with the hope of gladness. Do not let my expectation perish.
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The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Proverbs 10: 28
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that Your ways are a refuge for the righteous, but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and to have refuge in Your ways.
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The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 10: 29
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the righteous will not be uprooted, but the wicked will not inherit the earth.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and to dwell safely in the land.
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The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
Proverbs 10: 30
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the mouth of the just brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut out.
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Lord God, cause me to be just, and my speech to bring forth wisdom.
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The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
Proverbs 10: 31
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked speak what is perverse.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and to know what is acceptable, and keep my mouth from speaking perverse things.
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The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
Proverbs 10: 32
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that a false balance is an abomination to You, but a just weight is Your delight.
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Lord God, help me be honest, and deal fairly with others.
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A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Proverbs 11: 1
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, when pride comes, the comes shame, but with the lowly is wisdom.
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Lord God, cause me cast away pride, to be humble and find wisdom.
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When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Proverbs 11: 2
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the integrity of the upright will guide them, but the perverseness of transgressors will destroy them.
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Lord God, cause integrity to be my guide, and transgressions to cease.
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The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
Proverbs 11: 3
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that riches will not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
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Lord God, prepare me with righteousness, not riches, for the day of wrath, and cause righteousness to deliver me from death.
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Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Proverbs 11: 4
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, blameless, and keep my ways straight.
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The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Proverbs 11: 5
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the righteousness of the upright rescues them, but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous and upright, and cause righteousness to deliver me.
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The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
Proverbs 11: 6
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that when a wicked man dies, his expectations perish, and the hope of unjust men perish.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous and just, so when I die, my expectation and hope will not perish.
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When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
Proverbs 11: 7
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the righteous are delivered out of trouble, and the wicked come in his stead.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous and delivered out of trouble.
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The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
Proverbs 11: 8
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a hypocrite destroys his neighbor with his mouth, but through knowledge the just will be delivered.
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Lord God, cause me to be just, so through knowledge I will be delivered, if an ungodly neighbor tries to destroy me with his mouth.
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An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
Proverbs 11: 9
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that when it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
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Lord God, cause it to go well with the righteous, so the city will rejoice, and cause there to be shouts of joy, when the wicked perish.
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When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11: 10
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that by the blessing of the the upright, a city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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Lord God, cause our cities to be exalted by the blessing of the upright, and keep it from being overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 11: 11
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that whoever belittles his neighbor, lacks sense, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
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Lord God, cause me to not belittle, or show contempt towards my neighbors, but cause me to hold my peace.
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He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Proverbs 11: 12
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a talebearer reveals secrets, but he that is of a faithful spirit, conceals a matter.
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A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Proverbs 11: 13
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that where there is no counsel, people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety,
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Lord God, cause me to disregard counsel, and fall, but cause me to seek a multitude of counselors, and stay safe.
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Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Proverbs 11: 14
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that whoever is surety for a stranger will suffer for it, but he that hates such agreements is protected.
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Lord God, cause me to hate surety arrangements for strangers, so I will not suffer from them.
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He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
Proverbs 11: 15
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a gracious woman retains honor, and strong men retain riches.
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Lord God, help me retain honor, and not strive to retain riches.
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A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
Proverbs 11: 16
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that whoever is merciful benefits himself, but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.
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Lord God, cause me to benefit myself by being merciful, and not bring disaster on myself, by being cruel.
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The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Proverbs 11: 17
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the wages of the wicked are deceitful, but the one who sows righteousness, will receive a sure reward.
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Lord God, cause me to sow righteousness, and to receive a sure reward.
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The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
Proverbs 11: 18
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that true righteousness leads to life, but he who pursues evil will die.
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Lord God, cause me to be steadfast in righteousness, and live.
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As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
Proverbs 11: 19
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that You detest whoever has a perverse heart, but You delight in those whose ways are blameless.
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Lord God, cause my ways to be blameless, and make me Your delight.
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They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
Proverbs 11: 20
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the descendents of the righteous will be delivered.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and my offspring to be delivered.
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Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Proverbs 11: 21
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that a beautiful woman who lacks discretion, is like a jewel of gold in a pig's snout.
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Lord God, cause me to have discretion, and not be like a jewel of gold in a pig's snout.
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As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
Proverbs 11: 22
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the desire of the righteous turns out well, but the the wicked should expect wrath.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and to know all is well.
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The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Proverbs 11: 23
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that one can give freely, yet gain even more, and another person can withhold what he should give, and comes to poverty.
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Lord God, cause me to give freely, and not withhold what should be given.
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There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
Proverbs 11: 24
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a generous man will prosper, and whoever waters, will be watered himself.
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Lord God, cause me to have a generous heart, and to refresh others.
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The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Proverbs 11: 25
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that people will curse those who withhold grain, but blessings come to those who sell it.
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Lord God, cause me to not withhold what You have provided for Your people, but bless me as I distribute Your provisions
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He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Proverbs 11: 26
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that whoever searches for good, finds favor, but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.
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Lord God, cause me to diligently seek good, and find favor.
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He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Proverbs 11: 27
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that whoever trusts in riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and flourish, and to not trust in riches, and fall.
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He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Proverbs 11: 28
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that whoever troubles his own house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
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Lord God, keep me from troubling my own house, only to receive what is empty and worthless. Cause me to be wise, not becoming a servant to others, but only to You.
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He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11: 29
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he that wins souls is wise.
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Lord God, cause me to righteous, bearing fruit of the tree of life, and wise, so that I win souls.
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Proverbs 11: 30
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the righteous is repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner.
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Lord God, help me consider Your truth, that the righteous are recompensed in the earth, and much more the wicked and the sinner.
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Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Proverbs 11: 31
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that whoever loves instruction, loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.
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Lord God, cause me to love instruction, knowledge, and correction.
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Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Proverbs 12: 1
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that a good man obtains Your favor, and a man of wicked devices, You will condemn.
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Lord God, cause me put off all wickedness, and in uprightness of heart, obtain Your favor.
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A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 12: 2
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that no one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and my root of righteousness unable to be moved.
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A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Proverbs 12: 3
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.
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Lord God, give my wife a heart for virtue, and take away any desire for her to cause shame.
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Lord God, cause me to be a virtuous wife, a crown to my husband, and always guarding against causing shame.
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Lord God, cause me to have a virtuous wife, a crown to me, who guards against causing shame.
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A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 12: 4
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the thoughts of the righteous are just, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, my thoughts just, and my counsels from being deceitful.
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The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Proverbs 12: 5
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
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Lord God, cause me to be upright, and my speech a deliverer of life.
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The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Proverbs 12: 6
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and my house to stand firm.
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The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Proverbs 12: 7
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that whoever has wisdom will be commended, but whoever has a perverse heart, will be despised.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and commendable because of my wisdom.
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A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Proverbs 12: 8
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that it is better to be lowly, and have a servant, than to honor Yourself and lack bread.
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Lord God, cause me to not act important and lack bread, but to prefer dishonor, yet have my needs tended to.
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He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Proverbs 12: 9
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a righteous man cares about his animals health, but even the compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and have a righteous concern for animals that are in my care.
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A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12: 10
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that whoever tills his land will be satisfied with bread, but whoever pursues worthless things, lacks sense.
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Lord God, cause me to seek after work that is able to provide substance, and not pursue worthless endeavors that will cause me to go hungry.
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He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Proverbs 12: 11
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the wicked desire what evil men have, but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and my root to yield fruit, and to not desire the bounty of evil men.
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The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Proverbs 12: 12
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the wicked are snared by the transgression of their lips, but the righteous man escapes trouble.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and to come out of trouble, leaving the wicked to be snared by the transgression of their lips.
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The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
Proverbs 12: 13
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a man will be satisfied with good, by the fruit of his mouth, and the work of a man's hand will reward him.
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Lord God, cause the fruit of my mouth, to satisfy me with good, and cause me to be rewarded for the work of my hands.
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A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
Proverbs 12: 14
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who follows the advise of counsel is wise.
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Lord God, cause me to follow the advise of wise counsel, and to not proceed down foolish paths.
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12: 15
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a fool's displeasure is known at once, but the prudent man overlooks an insult.
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Lord God, cause me to overlook insults, and to not make my displeasure known at once.
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A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 12: 16
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that whoever speaks the truth gives honest testimony and declares righteousness, but a false witness utters deceit.
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Lord God, cause me to declare righteousness by speaking the truth, and giving honest testimony.
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He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Proverbs 12: 17
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a wise man's words promote health, and are not rash, piercing like a sword.
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Lord God cause me to be wise, and cause my words to promote health, not being rash, and piercing like a sword.
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There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 12: 18
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that truthful lips will endure forever, but a lying tongue is only for a moment.
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Lord God, cause me to have truthful speech, which will be established forever.
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The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12: 19
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but to those who promote peace, there is joy.
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Lord God, cause me to be a promoter of peace, and to have joy.
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Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 12: 20
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that no disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and keep disaster from overcoming me.
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There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Proverbs 12: 21
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that lying lips are an abomination to You, but they that deal truly are Your delight.
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Lord God, cause me to deal truly, and honestly, and making me Your delight.
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Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Proverbs 12: 22
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a prudent man knows to keep some things to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
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Lord God, cause me to be prudent, not blurting out everything I know, and to know when it is best to leave something unsaid.
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A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12: 23
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness leads to forced labor.
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Lord God, cause me to be diligent, and a hard worker.
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The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12: 24
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word cheers him up.
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Lord God, cause me to give others a good word, that will take away their anxiety, and make them glad.
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Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Proverbs 12: 25
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the righteous are more excellent than their neighbor, but the way of the wicked seduces them.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and not able to be seduced by the way of the wicked.
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The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
Proverbs 12: 26
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the slothful man does not roast what he took in hunting, but the substance of the diligent man is precious.
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Lord God, cause me to not waste the provisions I have been given, but to treat them as precious.
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The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Proverbs 12: 27
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that in the way of righteousness there is life, and in the pathway of righteousness there is no death.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, staying in the way of life, and on the path where there is no death.
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In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
Proverbs 12: 28
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scorner does not hear rebuke.
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Lord God, cause me to be as a wise son, hearing my fathers instruction, and also hearing rebuke.
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A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 13: 1
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that from the words of his mouth, a man will enjoy good things, but the desire of transgressors is violence.
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Lord God, cause me to eat what is good, because of the fruit of my mouth, and to stay far away from violence.
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A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
Proverbs 13: 2
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a man that keeps control of his mouth, also keeps control of his life. The man that does not control his mouth, brings destruction.
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Lord God, cause me to keep control of my mouth, and my life.
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He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 13: 3
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the soul of the sluggard has desires that are not met, but the soul of the diligent will have much.
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Lord God, cause me to be diligent in my work, so You might bless me with good things.
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The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 13: 4
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a righteous man hates lying, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, hate lying, and not come to shame or disgrace.
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A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Proverbs 13: 5
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that righteousness guards people of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and guarded in my integrity, keeping wickedness from overthrowing me.
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Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Proverbs 13: 6
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that some make themselves rich, yet have nothing, and others make themselves poor, yet have great riches.
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Lord God, whether I am poor, or rich, cause me to not waste money making a show of it, but to use the resources You have given me to help others when I can.
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There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
Proverbs 13: 7
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man does not hear such threats.
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Lord God, keep any wealth I may have from placing me in danger.
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The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 13: 8
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, my lamp to shine brightly, and never be put out.
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The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Proverbs 13: 9
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that pride brings contention, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
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Lord God, instead of having pride, and contention, cause me to accept advice and gain wisdom.
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Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 13: 10
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but those who gather by labor will increase.
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Lord God, cause me to gain by labor, and experience increase, rather than gain through fraud, and have it dwindle.
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Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Proverbs 13: 11
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
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Lord God, keep me from making any great desires for things in this world, but cause my anticipation to be for the hope You have placed in me.
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Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13: 12
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Lord God, thank You for Your promise, that those who despise the word will be destroyed, but those who fear the commandments will be rewarded.
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Lord God, cause me to fear Your commandments, and expect Your rewards.
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Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Proverbs 13: 13
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men from the snares of death.
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Lord God, cause wise teachers to turn me, and my fellow man, from the snares of death.
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The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13: 14
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that good sense wins favor, but the way of transgressors is hard.
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Lord God, cause me to increase in wisdom, grow in favor, and put away transgressions.
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Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Proverbs 13: 15
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that sensible men act according to knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
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Lord God, cause me to be sensible, and act according to knowledge, and not according to folly.
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Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
Proverbs 13: 16
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy courier brings healing.
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Lord God, cause me to be a faithful, trustworthy, messenger of Your word.
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A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Proverbs 13: 17
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, poverty and shame will come to him that refuses instruction, but he that regards reproof will be honored.
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Lord God, give me a heart to honor reproof and instruction.
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Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Proverbs 13: 18
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest in turning from evil.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, make my fulfill my desires sweet to my soul, and give me a heart that is happy to depart from evil.
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The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Proverbs 13: 19
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that those who walk with wise men will be wise, but a companion of fools will be destroyed.
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Lord God, cause me to walk with wise men, and be wise.
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He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Proverbs 13: 20
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that evil pursues sinners, but to the righteous, good will be repaid.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and to be repaid with good.
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Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Proverbs 13: 21
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, and the wealth of a sinner is laid up for the just.
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Lord God, cause me to use my wealth prudently, honoring You with my substance, and to be able to leave an inheritance to my children's children.
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A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Proverbs 13: 22
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a poor man's field may produce abundant food, but without justice, it is swept away.
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Lord God, cause me to be able to utilize the resources I have allotted to me, to bring me the substance You wish to bless me with.
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Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
Proverbs 13: 23
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
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Lord God, cause me to love my children, and to discipline them appropriately.
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He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Proverbs 13: 24
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the righteous eat to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked shall want.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and have food to satisfy and sustain me.
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The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Proverbs 13: 25
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pluck it down with her hands.
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Lord God, give me wisdom, that causes my house to be built, and not torn down.
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Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Proverbs 14: 1
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that he who walks uprightly, fears You, but he who is perverse in his ways, despises You.
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Lord God, cause me to walk uprightly and fear You, rather than be perverse and despise You.
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He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Proverbs 14: 2
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a fools talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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Lord God, cause wisdom to rest in my heart, and the words of my lips to protect me.
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In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 14: 3
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest.
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Lord God, give me wisdom, and understanding, of what things to keep hold of that give strength and service to Your cause.
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Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 14: 4
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a faithful witness will not lie, but a false witness will utter lies.
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Lord God, incline my heart to be a faithful witness, that will not utter lies.
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A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 14: 5
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, but knowledge is easy to him that has understanding.
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Lord God, cause me to have understanding, and make knowledge come easily to me.
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A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Proverbs 14: 6
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Lord God, thank You for Your instruction, to stay away from foolish men, because there are no words of knowledge to be learned.
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Lord God, cause me to not hang around with the foolish, and with those who have no words of knowledge.
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Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
Proverbs 14: 7
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that sensible men consider their way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
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Lord God, cause me to be prudent, make good choices, and have a correct understanding of my ways.
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The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14: 8
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that fools mock at sin, but among the righteous there is favor.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and show me favor.
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Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
Proverbs 14: 9
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the heart knows its own bitterness, and no one can share its joy.
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Lord God, thank you for explaining that there are things in my heart, that only I can know, and only I can truly experience the pain or joy.
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The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
Proverbs 14: 10
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
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Lord God, cause me to be upright, and my tent to flourish, while the houses of the wicked are overthrown.
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The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
Proverbs 14: 11
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that there is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and understand truth, so I may walk in the paths of life.
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There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 14: 12
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.
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Lord God, thank You for the understanding that a sorrowful heart, even while laughing, can still be experiencing a lot of pain.
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Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
Proverbs 14: 13
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and filled with the fruit of a good man's ways.
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The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
Proverbs 14: 14
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that simple believe everything, but the sensible man considers his steps.
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Lord God, cause me to be prudent, and carefully consider my steps.
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The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14: 15
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool is arrogant and careless.
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Lord God, cause me to be wise, depart from evil, and to not be arrogant or careless.
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A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
Proverbs 14: 16
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a quick tempered man acts foolishly, and a man of evil schemes is hated.
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Lord God, keep me from having a quick temper, and from devising evil.
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He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 14: 17
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the simple inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
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Lord God, cause me to be prudent, and crowned with knowledge.
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The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14: 18
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14: 19
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the poor is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich have many friends.
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The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
Proverbs 14: 20
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that it is a sin for someone to despise their neighbor, but someone who has mercy on the poor, is happy.
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Lord God, cause me to not despise my neighbor, but place in my heart mercy for the poor.
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He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14: 21
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that those who devise evil are living in error, but mercy and truth will be to them that devise good.
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Lord God, cause me to be one who devises good, and finds mercy and truth
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Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Proverbs 14: 22
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that in all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
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Lord God, cause me to perform labor, and not just make mention of it.
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In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
Proverbs 14: 23
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
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Lord God, cause me to be wise, and increase wealth, not foolishness.
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The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14: 24
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
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Lord God, cause me to be a truthful witness, that saves lives, and is not deceitful.
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A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
Proverbs 14: 25
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the fear of You is strong confidence, and the children of those who fear You will have a place of refuge.
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Lord God, in the Fear of You, let me find strong confidence, and my children a place of refuge.
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In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Proverbs 14: 26
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the fear of You is a fountain of life, and allows departure from the snares of death.
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Lord God, cause my fear of You to be a fountain of life, that keeps me from the snares of death.
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The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14: 27
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a large population is a king's splendor, but a shortage of people is a prince's devastation.
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Lord God, You are a glorious King, and many are the people who worship You, and place themselves under Your Lordship and rule.
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In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
Proverbs 14: 28
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that someone who is slow to wrath has great understanding, but someone who is quick tempered exalts folly.
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Lord God, help me be slow to wrath, and not exalt foolishness.
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He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 14: 29
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
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Lord God, give my heart tranquility, and cause me to not envy.
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A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
Proverbs 14: 30
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that those who oppress the poor, are a reproach to You, but those who honor You, have mercy on the poor.
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Lord God, cause me have mercy on the poor, never oppress them, and thereby show You honor.
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He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Proverbs 14: 31
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that the wicked are overthrown by their evildoing, but the righteous have a refuge when they die.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and give me hope, and a refuge when I die.
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The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Proverbs 14: 32
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that wisdom rests in the heart of those who have understanding, but in the hearts of fools it is made known.
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Lord God, cause wisdom to rest in my heart, and not just be known to my heart.
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Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Proverbs 14: 33
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
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Lord God, cause righteousness to exalt all nations of the earth, taking sin far from them.
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Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
Proverbs 14: 34
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Lord God, thank You for Your principle, that a king's favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him that causes shame.
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Lord God, cause me to be Your wise servant, and to not cause You any shame.
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The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14: 35
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that a soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.
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Lord God, teach me to use a soft answer, and not stir up anger.
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A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15: 1
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the tongue of the wise makes knowledge commendable, but the mouth of fools pour out foolishness.
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Lord God, cause my speech to make knowledge attractive, and to not pour out foolishness.
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The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Proverbs 15: 2
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that Your eyes are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and to observe righteousness at all times and places.
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The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15: 3
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that a tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.
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Lord God, cause me to have a tongue that brings healing, and does not break the spirit.
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A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Proverbs 15: 4
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that a fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever regards correction is prudent.
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Lord God, cause me to respect my father's instruction, and to regard correction.
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A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15: 5
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that in the house of the righteous is much treasure, but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and my household righteous, and to expect treasures without the troubles.
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In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15: 6
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools do not.
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Lord God, cause me to be wise, and my lips to spread knowledge.
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Proverbs 15: 7
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that You detest the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright is Your delight.
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Lord God, cause me to be upright, offer You prayers, and have them be pleasing to You.
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 15: 8
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the way of the wicked is an abomination to you, but You love those that follow after righteousness.
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Lord God, cause me to follow after righteousness, and to have Your love.
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The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Proverbs 15: 9
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that correction is grievous to those who forsake the way, and those who hate correction will die.
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Lord God, cause me to not forsake the way, and to regard correction.
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Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
Proverbs 15: 10
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that hell and destruction are before Your eyes, and also the hearts of the children of men.
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Lord God, give me a pure heart that loves You, as all things are forever before You.
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Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
Proverbs 15: 11
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that a mocker does not love one who corrects him, and he will not consult the wise.
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Lord God, cause me to love those who correct me, and to seek wise counsel.
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A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
Proverbs 15: 12
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that a joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but when the heart is sad, it crushes the spirit.
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Lord God, cause me to have a joyful heart.
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A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Proverbs 15: 13
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the heart of those who have understanding, seek knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on foolishness.
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Lord God, cause me to have understanding, and my heart to seek knowledge.
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Proverbs 15: 14
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that all the days are afflicted with evil, but he that is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
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Lord God, keep affliction from me, to make my heart merry, and to continually enjoying Your blessings.
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All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
Proverbs 15: 15
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that it is better to have little with the fear of You, than great treasure, and trouble with it.
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Lord God, cause me to fear You, with whatever wealth, or poverty is for my good.
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Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 15: 16
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that it is better to have a dinner of herbs where there is love, than a fattened ox with hatred.
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Lord God, cause me to be loving to others, and to have loving people around me, and give us whatever substance is for our good.
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Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Proverbs 15: 17
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that a wrathful man stirs up strife, but he that is slow to anger quiets contention.
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Lord God, help me be slow to anger, and not stir up strife.
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A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 15: 18
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the righteous is a highway.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, a hard worker, and make my paths easy to travel.
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The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
Proverbs 15: 19
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that a wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
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Lord God, cause me to be wise, make my father glad, and to not despise my mother.
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A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Proverbs 15: 20
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that foolishness delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man with understanding walks a straight path.
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Lord God, cause me to not be delighted with foolishness, but cause me to walk uprightly.
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Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Proverbs 15: 21
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that without counsel, plans fail, but with many advisers, they succeed.
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Lord God, cause me to act with proper counsel and advice, and to not act rashly on my own judgment.
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Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Proverbs 15: 22
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that a man has joy from giving an apt answer, and a word spoken timely spoken can be delightful.
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Lord God, cause me to give fitting answers, and to speak words in a timely manner.
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A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15: 23
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the path of life leads upwards for the wise, so he might be able to turn away from Sheol, below.
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Lord God, cause my paths to be righteous and lead upwards, so I may stay away from the grave.
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The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Proverbs 15: 24
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that You will destroy the house of the proud, but You will establish the border of the widow.
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Lord God, because I am a widow, establish my border, and keep me from pride.
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The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
Proverbs 15: 25
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to You, but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
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Lord God, cause me to be pure, and my words pleasant, and keep my thoughts from being an abomination to You.
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The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
Proverbs 15: 26
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that those who are greedy of gain, trouble their own house, but those who hate gifts shall live.
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Lord God, cause me to not desire to profit dishonestly, and to not be greedy of gain.
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He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Proverbs 15: 27
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the heart of the righteous study to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and study to give the right answer, and keep my mouth from speaking evil things.
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The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs 15: 28
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that You are far from the wicked, but You hear the prayer of the righteous.
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Lord God, cause me to be righteous, and hear my prayers.
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The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15: 29
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that bright eyes gladden the heart, and good news brings health to the bones.
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Lord God, cause my eyes to make hearts rejoice, and give me good news, that will cause good health.
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The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
Proverbs 15: 30
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that those who listen to life giving correction, will dwell among the wise.
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Lord God, cause me to receive, and listen to life giving rebukes, and make my dwelling among the wise.
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The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
Proverbs 15: 31
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that those who refuse instruction, despise their own soul, but those who listens to correction, acquire understanding.
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Lord God, cause me to accept instruction, and listen to correction, and give me understanding.
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He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 15: 32
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Lord God, thank You for Your truth, that the fear of You, is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor, is humility.
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Lord God, cause me to fear You, be instructed in wisdom, and have humility.
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The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 15: 33
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