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Proverbs 19:21-23
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21 Many plans are in a person’s heart,
but the Lord’s decree will prevail.(A)

22 What is desirable in a person is his fidelity;
better to be a poor person than a liar.(B)

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
one will sleep at night[a] without danger.(C)

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  1. 19:23 Lit will spend the night satisfied
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Proverbs 19:21-23
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21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
    but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.(A)

22 What a person desires is unfailing love[a];
    better to be poor than a liar.

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
    then one rests content, untouched by trouble.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 19:22 Or Greed is a person’s shame
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