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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 15, Verse 24

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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]!
King James Version
The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
American Standard Version
To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
New English Translation
The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
World English Bible
The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
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The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
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The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
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He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
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The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
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The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.
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The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
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He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
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The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
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The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD.