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# Proverbs 12
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1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
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2. A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
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3. No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
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4. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like 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, but the house of the righteous will stand.
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8. A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.
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9. Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.
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10. Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
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11. Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
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12. Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
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13. An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
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14. From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.
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15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
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16. The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
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17. Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.
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18. There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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19. Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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20. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
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21. No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
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22. Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
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23. A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
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24. The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
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25. Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
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26. One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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27. Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
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28. In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.
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