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Proverbs 12

¹Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.

²A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, But he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

³A man shall not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

⁴A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵The thoughts of the righteous are just. The advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them.

⁷The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, But the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

⁹Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

¹⁰A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

¹²The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, But the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The doings of a man`s hands shall be rewarded to him.

¹⁵The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.

¹⁸There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹Truth`s lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹No mischief shall happen to the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²²Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight.

²³A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵Anxiety in a man`s heart weighs it down, But a kind word makes it glad.

²⁶The righteous is cautious in friendship, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷The slothful man doesn`t roast his game, But the possessions of diligent men are prized.

²⁸In the way of righteousness is life; In its path there is no death.

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