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<span id="p20012016_01-1" class="line"><b class="verse-num inline" id="v20012016-1">16 </b><a class="va" alt="esv_01" rel="v20012016"></a>  The vexation of a fool is known at once,</span><br /><span id="p20012016_01-1" class="indent line"><a class="va" alt="esv_01" rel="v20012016"></a>    but the prudent ignores an insult.</span><br /><span id="p20012017_01-1" class="line"><b class="verse-num inline" id="v20012017-1">17 </b><a class="va" alt="esv_01" rel="v20012017"></a>  Whoever speaks<sup class="footnote"><a class="fn" href="#f1-1" id="fb1-1" title="<note class="translation" sub-class="original">Hebrew <i>breathes out</i></note>">1</a></sup> the truth gives honest evidence,</span><br /><span id="p20012017_01-1" class="indent line"><a class="va" alt="esv_01" rel="v20012017"></a>    but a false witness utters deceit.</span><br /></p><span class="end-line-group"></span>
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<p><span class="footnote"><a href="#fb1-1" id="f1-1">[1]</a></span> <span class="footnote-ref">12:17</span> <note class="translation" sub-class="original">Hebrew <i>breathes out</i></note>
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Proverbs 12:16–17 Proverbs 12:16–17 (Listen) 16 The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.17 Whoever speaksHebrew breathes out">1 the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. Footnotes [1] 12:17 Hebrew breathes out (ESV)


  
    

    
      
        

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<b>16&nbsp;</b><a rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The vexation of a fool is known at once,<br><a rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but the prudent ignores an insult.<br><b>17&nbsp;</b><a rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Whoever speaks<a href="#f1-1" title="<note class=" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hebrew <i>breathes out</i>"&gt;1</a> the truth gives honest evidence,<br><a rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but a false witness utters deceit.<br></p>

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March 14: Proverbs 12:16–17

<h2>Just a Few Verses Per Day</h2>
<p>The book of Proverbs is a unique and treasured part of the Bible, rich with timeless wisdom. It is meant to be read slowly and meditatively, yet most reading plans require whole chapters of reading at a time.</p>
<p>This reading plan leads you to open up space and time to absorb the truths of Scripture at a slower pace. Read through the book of Proverbs in a year—a few verses per day—with this 365-day plan.</p>
<p>© 2018 Crossway. All Rights Reserved.</p>

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Just a Few Verses Per Day The book of Proverbs is a unique and treasured part of the Bible, rich with timeless wisdom. It is meant to be read slowly and meditatively, yet most reading plans require whole chapters of reading at a time. This reading plan leads you to open up space and time to absorb the truths of Scripture at a slower pace. Read through the book of Proverbs in a year—a few verses per day—with this 365-day plan. © 2018 Crossway. All Rights Reserved.

Just a Few Verses Per Day
<p>The book of Proverbs is a unique and treasured part of the Bible, rich with timeless wisdom. It is meant to be read slowly and meditatively, yet most reading plans require whole chapters of reading at a time.</p>
<p>This reading plan leads you to open up space and time to absorb the truths of Scripture at a slower pace. Read through the book of Proverbs in a year—a few verses per day—with this 365-day plan.</p>
<p>© 2018 Crossway. All Rights Reserved.</p>

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