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Proverbs 15:28

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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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  1. Proverbs 15:26

    The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

  2. Proverbs 15:27

    He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

  3. Proverbs 15:29

    The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

  4. Proverbs 15:30

    The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

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