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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 14, Verse 9

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The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.
King James Version
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.
American Standard Version
A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
New English Translation
Fools mock at reparation, but among the upright there is favor.
World English Bible
Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
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The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.
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The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.
16
A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
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[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.