Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

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Before · Proverbs 14:7–8

7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips. 8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

9Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

After · Proverbs 14:10–11

10The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger. 11The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

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