Proverbs 12

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

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Proverbs 12:2

The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

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Proverbs 12:3

A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

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Proverbs 12:4

A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.

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Proverbs 12:5

The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.

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Proverbs 12:6

The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

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Proverbs 12:7

The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.

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Proverbs 12:8

A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.

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of a per#### Verse heart Heb. per#### Verse of heart

Proverbs 12:9

Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.

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He that is etc. Or , rather , as in the old translation "He that is despised , and is his own servant , is better than he that boasteth himself and wanteth bread;" with which the versions generally agree. That is , it is better to be in lowness and obscurity , and to support oneself by manual labour , than to want the necessaries of life , through a foolish vanity , or the pride of birth , which refuses to labour.

Proverbs 12:10

A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

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Proverbs 12:11

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

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Proverbs 12:12

The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

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Proverbs 12:13

An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

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Proverbs 12:14

By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

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Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

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Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

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presently Heb. in that day

Proverbs 12:17

He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

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Proverbs 12:18

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

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Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

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Proverbs 12:21

No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

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Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

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Proverbs 12:23

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

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Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

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slothful or , deceitful

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

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Proverbs 12:26

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

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excellent or , abundant

Proverbs 12:27

A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

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Proverbs 12:28

There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.

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