Prov. 12
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12:1
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof is stupid.
Prov. 12
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12:2
A good man will obtain the favor of Jehovah,
But a man of
wicked devices He will condemn.
Prov. 12
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12:3
A man will not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
Prov. 12
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12:4
A aworthy woman is the
bcrown of her husband,
But she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
Prov. 12
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12:5
The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Prov. 12
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12:6
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Prov. 12
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12:7
The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
Prov. 12
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12:8
A man will be praised according to his prudence,
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
Prov. 12
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12:9
Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant,
Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
Prov. 12
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12:10
A righteous man regards the life of his beast,
But the inward parts of the wicked are cruel.
Prov. 12
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12:11
aHe who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who pursues worthless
things lacks sense.
Prov. 12
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12:12
The wicked man desires the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields
fruit.
Prov. 12
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12:13
In the transgression of the lips there is a snare for the evil man,
But the righteous man will come out of trouble.
Prov. 12
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12:14
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
And the result of man’s deeds will be rendered to him.
Prov. 12
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12:15
The way of a fool is right in his
aown eyes,
But a wise man listens to counsel.
Prov. 12
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12:16
A fool’s anger is known
1at once,
But a prudent man conceals shame.
Prov. 12
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12:17
He who utters truth tells forth righteousness;
But a false witness, deceit.
Prov. 12
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12:18
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Prov. 12
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12:19
The lip of truth shall be established forever,
But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
Prov. 12
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12:20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
Prov. 12
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12:21
No harm will happen to the righteous man,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.
Prov. 12
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12:22
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Prov. 12
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12:23
A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Prov. 12
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12:24
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the slothful will be under forced labor.
Prov. 12
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12:25
aAnxiety in the heart of a man weighs it down,
But a good
bword brings it joy.
Prov. 12
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12:26
The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Prov. 12
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12:27
The slothful man does not roast his game,
But the precious substance of men
is to the diligent.
Prov. 12
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12:28
In the way of righteousness is life,
And in
its pathway there is no death.
