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This is episode #11 chapters 21 and 22.

Proverbs Chapter 21, To do justice is better than sacrifice. Better to live on the roof than with a quarrelsome wife. No plans can avail against the LORD.

Proverbs Chapter 22, A good name is better than riches. Train a child and he will not go astray. Incline your ear and apply your heart to my teaching.

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This is episode #10 chapters 19 and 20.

Proverbs Chapter 19, Wealth makes friends. A false witness will not go unpunished. A good wife is from the LORD. Whoever helps the poor lends to the LORD.

Proverbs Chapter 20, Wine is a mocker, beer a brawler. Even a child is known by his deeds. The LORD hates false weights. It is a snare to make rash vows.

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This is episode #09 chapters 17 and 18.

Proverbs Chapter 17, A wise servant will rule over a shameful son. Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam. Even a fool seems wise if he keeps silent.

Proverbs Chapter 18, A fool delights in his own opinions. The name of LORD is a strong tower. A gift opens the way. The tongue can bring life or death.

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This is episode #08 chapters 15 and 16.

Proverbs Chapter 15, A gentle answer turns away wrath. The eyes of the LORD are everywhere. Plans fail for lack of counsel. The LORD hears the righteous.

Proverbs Chapter 16, A man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Kings detest evil. Pride goes before destruction. Wisdom is a fountain of life.

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This is episode #07 chapters 13 and 14.

Proverbs Chapter 13, The righteous hate lies. Hope deferred makes the heart sick. Whoever heeds reproof is honoured. Whoever spares the rod hates his son.

Proverbs Chapter 14, The talk of fools is a rod for their backs. Even in laughter the heart may ache. Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker.

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This is episode #06 chapters 11 and 12.

Proverbs Chapter 11, The LORD hates dishonest scales. The wicked earn false wages. Whoever gives water will get water. Whoever trusts in riches will fall.

Proverbs Chapter 12, No one finds security by wickedness. Those who work the land have food. Rash words pierce like a sword. Righteousness leads to life.

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This is episode #05 chapters 9 and 10.

Proverbs Chapter 9, Wisdom has built her house. She says, "Come, leave your folly." The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Folly knows nothing.

Proverbs Chapter 10, A wise son makes a glad father. Love covers all offences. With many words, sin is not lacking. The righteous will never be uprooted.

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This is episode #04 chapters 7 and 8

Proverbs Chapter 7, My son, wisdom will keep you from the adulteress. I saw her seducing a young man. He followed her like an ox going to the slaughter.

Proverbs Chapter 8, Wisdom cries aloud: "My mouth speaks truth. The LORD brought me forth at the beginning of his works. Whoever finds me finds life."

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This is episode #03 chapters 5 and 6.

Proverbs Chapter 5, My son, listen to my words. In the end an adulteress is bitter as wormwood. Keep away from her. Rejoice in the wife of your youth.

Proverbs Chapter 6, A little slumber, and poverty will come like a bandit. A scoundrel sows discord. My son, a man who commits adultery destroys himself.

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This is episode #02 chapters 3 and 4.

Proverbs Chapter 3, My son, trust in the LORD with all your heart. Do not despise his discipline. Wisdom is a tree of life. Do not quarrel without cause.

Proverbs Chapter 4, Listen, my sons: Get wisdom. The path of the righteous is like the morning sun. Guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.