22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust. 23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. 24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
Proverbs 21:22–24
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Proverbs 16:13–15
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Ecclesiastes 10:11–13
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Proverbs 16:31–33
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Proverbs 17:26–28
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