Proverbs 12

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1} Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. He that hates reproof is stupid.

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2} A good man obtains favor from Jehovah. He will condemn a man of wicked intentions.

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3} A man will not stand firm on sin. The root of the righteous will not be moved.

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4} A virtuous wife is a crown to her husband. She who acts shameful is 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. The house of the righteous will stand.

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8} A man is commended according to his wisdom. He with a perverse heart will be despised.

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9} He with a servant who is lightly esteemed is better off than he who has no food and yet is honored.

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10} A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, but the compassion of the wicked is terrible.

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11} He who tills his land will have plenty of bread. He who follows worthless people lacks sense.

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12} The wicked desires the booty of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit.

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13} The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips. The righteous will depart from trouble.

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14} A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The deeds of a man's hands will return to him.

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15} The way of a fool is right in his own eyes. He who listens to counsel is wise.

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16} A fool's anger is instantly known. A prudent man conceals shame.

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17} He who speaks truth shows righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

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18} There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword. The tongue of the wise brings a cure.

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19} The lip of truth will be established forever. A lying tongue is only for a moment.

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

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21} No evil will happen to the righteous. The wicked will be filled with trouble.

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22} Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah. Those who deal truly are his delight.

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23} A prudent man conceals knowledge. The heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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24} The hand of the diligent will bear rule. The lazy will be under forced labor.

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25} Anxiety in the heart of man make it heavy, but a good word makes it glad.

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26} The righteous is a guide to his neighbor. The way of the wicked leads others astray.

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27} The lazy man does not cook what he took in hunting. The substance of a diligent man is precious.

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28} The way of righteousness is life. In its pathway there is no death.