Proverbs 12

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1} Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

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2} A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.

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3} No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.

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4} An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.

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5} The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

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6} The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.

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7} The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.

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8} A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.

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9} Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.

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10} Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

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11} Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.

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12} Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.

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13} An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.

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14} From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.

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15} The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

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16} The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

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17} Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.

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18} There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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19} Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

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20} Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.

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21} No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

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22} Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

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23} A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

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24} The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

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25} Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

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26} One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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27} Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.

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28} In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.