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Proverbs 14:9

The Passion Translation

Fools mock the need for repentance, while the favor of God rests upon all his lovers.

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“Foolish ones, how much longer will you cling to your deception? How much longer will you mock wisdom, you cynical scorners who fight the facts?

The fool finds fun in planning to do wrong, but the wise delight in having discernment.

The Lord can’t stand the stubborn heart bent toward evil, but he treasures those whose ways are pure.

If your heart is right, favor flows from the Lord, but a devious heart invites his condemnation.

Everyone admires a wise, sensible person, but the treacherous walk on the path of ruin.

If you walk with the mockers you will learn to mock, but God’s grace and favor flow to the meek.

That’s how you will find favor and understanding with both God and men— you will gain the reputation of living life well.

Here is the deceptive way of the adulterous woman: she takes what she wants and then says, “I’ve done nothing wrong.”

For the fountain of life pours into you every time that you find me, and this is the secret of growing in the delight and the favor of the Lord.

They taught you, “In the last days there will always be mockers, motivated by their own ungodly desires.”