Proverbs 12
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.
2 A good person finds favor with the LORD, but he condemns a schemer.
3 No one can be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will not be shaken.
4 A woman of worth is her husband’s crown, but one who brings shame is like decay in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouths of the upright rescue them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.
8 A person is praised for good sense, but one with a twisted heart is despised.
9 Better to be held in low regard and have a servant than to act important and have no bread.
10 The righteous person knows the needs of his animal, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
11 Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but whoever chases empty things lacks sense.
12 The wicked covet the prey of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
13 An evil person is trapped by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escape trouble.
14 A person is filled with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the work of each one’s hands returns to him.
15 A fool’s way seems right to him, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
16 A fool shows his irritation at once, but a prudent person overlooks an insult.
17 Whoever speaks truthfully declares what is just, but a false witness declares deceit.
18 Some speak rashly, like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are full of trouble.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who act faithfully please him.
23 A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim folly.
24 The hands of the diligent will rule, but laziness leads to forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down a person’s heart, but a good word cheers it up.
26 The righteous carefully choose their course, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 A lazy person does not roast his catch, but diligence is a person’s precious wealth.
28 The path of righteousness leads to life; its way does not lead to death.
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