📖 Proverbs 12
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Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
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A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
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A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
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5
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
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6
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
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The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
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A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
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Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
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10
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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11
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
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12
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
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13
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
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14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.
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15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
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16
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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17
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
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18
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
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19
Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
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20
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
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21
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
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22
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
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23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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24
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
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25
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
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26
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
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In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.