ProverbsChapter 12
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1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge.
But whoever hates correction is stupid. 2A good man receives favor from the LORD.
But the LORD condemns a man who plans evil. 3No one can stand firm by doing evil.
But the roots of those who do right can't be pulled up. 4A wife of noble character is like a crown for her husband.
But a wife who brings shame is like rot in his bones. 5The plans of those who do right are fair.
But the advice of the wicked leads to lies. 6The words of the wicked hide and wait to kill.
But the words of honest people rescue them. 7The wicked are thrown down and are gone.
But the house of those who do right will stand. 8A man is praised for how wise he is.
But people look down on a twisted mind. 9It is better to be thought little of and have a servant
than to act important but have no food. 10A man who does right cares about the life of his animal.
But even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. 11Whoever works his land will have plenty of food.
But whoever chases empty dreams has no sense. 12The wicked want what evil men have stolen.
But the root of those who do right grows strong. 13An evil man is trapped by his sinful words.
But a man who does right escapes from trouble. 14A man is filled with good things from the good words he speaks.
And the work of his hands comes back to him. 15A fool thinks his own way is right.
But a wise man listens to advice. 16A fool shows his anger right away.
But a wise man ignores an insult. 17Whoever tells the truth says what is right.
But a false witness tells lies. 18Careless words cut like a sword.
But the tongue of the wise brings healing. 19Truthful lips last forever.
But a lying tongue lasts only a moment. 20Lies fill the hearts of those who plan evil.
But those who give advice for peace have joy. 21No harm comes to those who do right.
But the wicked are full of trouble. 22The LORD hates lying lips.
But people who are faithful please him. 23A wise man keeps what he knows to himself.
But a foolish heart shouts out its foolishness. 24Hard-working hands will rule.
But being lazy ends in forced labor. 25Worry weighs down a person's heart.
But a kind word cheers it up. 26A man who does right is careful in choosing friends.
But the ways of the wicked lead them astray. 27A lazy man doesn't even cook the animal he hunted.
But a hard-working man values what he has. 28There is life on the path of doing right.
But another path leads to death.