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| | Pro 12:1 | Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
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| | Pro 12:2 | A good man will obtain favor from the Lord, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
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| | Pro 12:3 | A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
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| | Pro 12:4 | An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.
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| | Pro 12:5 | The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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| | Pro 12:6 | The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
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| | Pro 12:7 | The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
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| | Pro 12:8 | A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
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| | Pro 12:9 | Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
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| | Pro 12:10 | A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
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| | Pro 12:11 | He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.
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| | Pro 12:12 | The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
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| | Pro 12:13 | An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
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| | Pro 12:14 | A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.
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| | Pro 12:15 | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
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| | Pro 12:16 | A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
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| | Pro 12:17 | He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
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| | Pro 12:18 | There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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| | Pro 12:19 | Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
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| | Pro 12:20 | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
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| | Pro 12:21 | No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.
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| | Pro 12:22 | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
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| | Pro 12:23 | A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
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| | Pro 12:24 | The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.
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| | Pro 12:25 | Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
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| | Pro 12:26 | The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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| | Pro 12:27 | A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence.
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| | Pro 12:28 | In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.
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| Scripture quotations taken from the NASB. |
