Proverbs 12
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| 1 | Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; But he that is brutish hateth reproof. |
| 2 | A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; But a man of wicked devices will He condemn. |
| 3 | A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall never be moved. |
| 4 | A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones. |
| 5 | The thoughts of the righteous are right; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit. |
| 6 | The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. . |
| 7 | The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand. |
| 8 | A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; But he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised. |
| 9 | Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread. |
| 10 | A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. |
| 11 | He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding. |
| 12 | The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. |
| 13 | In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous cometh out of trouble. |
| 14 | A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him. |
| 15 | The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel. |
| 16 | A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame. |
| 17 | He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; But a false witness deceit. |
| 18 | There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health. |
| 19 | The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment. |
| 20 | Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy. |
| 21 | There shall no mischief befall the righteous; But the wicked are filled with evil. |
| 22 | Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; But they that deal truly are His delight. . |
| 23 | A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. |
| 24 | The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute. |
| 25 | Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a good word maketh it glad. |
| 26 | The righteous is guided by his friend; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray. |
| 27 | The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; But the precious substance of men is to be diligent. |
| 28 | In the way of righteousness is life, And in the pathway thereof there is no death. |
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