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| 12:1 |
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
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| 12:2 |
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
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| 12:3 |
A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
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| 12:4 |
A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
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| 12:5 |
The thoughts of the righteous are just;the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
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| 12:6 |
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.
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| 12:7 |
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.
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| 12:8 |
A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.
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| 12:9 |
Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread.
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| 12:10 |
A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
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| 12:11 |
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense.
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| 12:12 |
The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm.
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| 12:13 |
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
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| 12:14 |
From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.
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| 12:15 |
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
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| 12:16 |
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.
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| 12:17 |
He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.
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| 12:18 |
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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| 12:19 |
Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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| 12:20 |
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy.
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| 12:21 |
No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
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| 12:22 |
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
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| 12:23 |
A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.
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| 12:24 |
The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
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| 12:25 |
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
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| 12:26 |
A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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| 12:27 |
A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
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| 12:28 |
In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death.
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