26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
Proverbs 28:26
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Proverbs 12:14–16
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Proverbs 14:7–9
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Proverbs 14:15–17
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Proverbs 19:7–9
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Proverbs 26:11–13
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Sirach 37:21–23
21 For grace was not given to him from the Lord, because he is deprived of all wisdom. (WEB) 22 There is one who is wise to his own soul; and the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy in the mouth. (WEB) 23 A wise man will instruct his own people. The fruits of his understand… (WEB)
Proverbs 10:7–9
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. 8 A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin. 9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
Proverbs 13:19–21
19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools. 20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. 21 Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
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