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Proverbs 14:2-4
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2 He who walks in uprightness fears Yahweh,
    but he who is devious in his ways displeases him.
3 In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride,
    but the lips of the wise preserve them.
4 When there are no[a] oxen the manger is empty,
    but an abundance of crops comes by the strength of an ox.[b]

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  1. Proverbs 14:4 Literally “In there is no”
  2. Proverbs 14:4 Hebrew “bull”
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Proverbs 14:2-4
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2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,(A)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.(B)

4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
    but from the strength of an ox(C) come abundant harvests.

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