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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 16, Verse 20

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Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
King James Version
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.
American Standard Version
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
New English Translation
The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.
World English Bible
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22
Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.
23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
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Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
26
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
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An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips [there is] as a burning fire.
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A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good.
30
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.