Proverbs Chapter 12 (NASB)

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undefined Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.

undefined A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

undefined A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.

undefined An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames [him] is like rottenness in his bones.

undefined The thoughts of the righteous are just, [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

undefined The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

undefined The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.

undefined A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.

undefined Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

undefined A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But [even] the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

undefined He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless [things] lacks sense.

undefined The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields [fruit].

undefined An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.

undefined 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.

undefined The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

undefined A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

undefined He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.

undefined There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

undefined Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

undefined Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

undefined No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.

undefined Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

undefined A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

undefined The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack [hand] will be put to forced labor.

undefined Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.

undefined The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

undefined A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man [is] diligence.

undefined In the way of righteousness is life, And in [its] pathway there is no death.

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