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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 obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
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| | Pro 12:3 | A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
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| | Pro 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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| | Pro 12:5 | The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
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| | Pro 12:6 | The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.
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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 is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.
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| | Pro 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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| | Pro 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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| | Pro 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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| | Pro 12:12 | The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm.
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| | Pro 12:13 | An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
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| | Pro 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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| | Pro 12:15 | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
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| | Pro 12:16 | The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.
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| | Pro 12:17 | He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.
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| | Pro 12:18 | There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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| | Pro 12:19 | Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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| | Pro 12:20 | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy.
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| | Pro 12:21 | No ill 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 act faithfully are his delight.
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| | Pro 12:23 | A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.
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| | Pro 12:24 | The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
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| | Pro 12:25 | Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
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| | Pro 12:26 | A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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| | Pro 12:27 | A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
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| | Pro 12:28 | In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death.
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