Proverbs 12
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Prov 12:1
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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
Prov 12:2
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A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
Prov 12:3
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A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
Prov 12:4
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An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames {him} is like rottenness in his bones.
Prov 12:5
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The thoughts of the righteous are just, {But} the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Prov 12:6
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Prov 12:7
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The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
Prov 12:8
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A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
Prov 12:9
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Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
Prov 12:10
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A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But {even} the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
Prov 12:11
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He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless {things} lacks sense.
Prov 12:12
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The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields {fruit.}
Prov 12:13
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An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
Prov 12:14
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A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.
Prov 12:15
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Prov 12:16
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A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
Prov 12:17
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He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
Prov 12:18
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There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Prov 12:19
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Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
Prov 12:20
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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
Prov 12:21
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No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.
Prov 12:22
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Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Prov 12:23
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A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Prov 12:24
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The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack {hand} will be put to forced labor.
Prov 12:25
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Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
Prov 12:26
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The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Prov 12:27
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A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man {is} diligence.
Prov 12:28
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In the way of righteousness is life, And in {its} pathway there is no death.
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