Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 8:13

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
— Proverbs 8:13

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Proverbs 8:13
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Illustration of Proverbs 8:13
Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 8:13 NIV -- o fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
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Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 8:13 — To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

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