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