| 章 |
| 12:1 |
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
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| 12:2 |
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
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| 12:3 |
A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
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| 12:4 |
An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames [him] is as rottenness in his bones.
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| 12:5 |
The thoughts of the righteous are just, [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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| 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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| 12:7 |
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
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| 12:8 |
A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
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| 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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| 12:10 |
A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, But the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
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| 12:11 |
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues vain [things] lacks sense.
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| 12:12 |
The wicked desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields [fruit].
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| 12:13 |
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
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| 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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| 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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| 12:16 |
A fool's vexation is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
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| 12:17 |
He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
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| 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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| 12:19 |
Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
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| 12:20 |
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
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| 12:21 |
No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.
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| 12:22 |
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
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| 12:23 |
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
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| 12:24 |
The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack [hand] will be put to forced labor.
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| 12:25 |
Anxiety in the heart of a man weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
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| 12:26 |
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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| 12:27 |
A slothful man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man [is] diligence.
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| 12:28 |
In the way of righteousness is life, And in [its] pathway there is no death.
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