📖 Proverbs 12
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The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.
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A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes.
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No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved.
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A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.
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5
The plans 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 to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.
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The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand.
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8
A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised.
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Better is a person of humble standing who works for himself, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.
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10
A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.
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11
The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense.
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12
The wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked, but the root of the righteous will yield fruit.
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13
The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.
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14
A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.
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15
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
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16
A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.
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The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
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18
Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.
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19
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
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20
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
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21
No harm will be directed at the righteous, but the wicked are filled with calamity.
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22
The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.
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23
The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.
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24
The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.
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25
Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.
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26
The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.
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In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.