Proverbs 12
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Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
Proverbs 12:3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
Proverbs 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
Proverbs 12:5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
Proverbs 12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Proverbs 12:7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
Proverbs 12:8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
Proverbs 12:10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
Proverbs 12:11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
Proverbs 12:12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
Proverbs 12:13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 12:14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
Proverbs 12:16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 12:17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
Proverbs 12:18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Proverbs 12:23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
Proverbs 12:26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
Proverbs 12:27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
Proverbs 12:28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.