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Proverbs 12
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- 1
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
- 2
A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
- 3
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
- 4
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
- 5
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
- 6
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
- 7
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
- 8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
- 9
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
- 10
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
- 11
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
- 12
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
- 13
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
- 14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
- 15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
- 16
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
- 17
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
- 18
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
- 19
Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
- 20
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
- 21
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
- 22
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
- 23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
- 24
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
- 25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
- 26
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
- 27
The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
- 28
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
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