| Chapter 12 |
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Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid. --
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A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, But he will condemn a man of wicked devices. --
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A man shall not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous shall not be moved. --
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A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. --
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The thoughts of the righteous are just. The advice of the wicked is deceitful. --
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The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them. --
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The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, But the house of the righteous shall stand. --
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A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised. --
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Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread. --
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10 |
A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. --
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He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. --
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12 |
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, But the root of the righteous flourishes. --
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An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, But the righteous shall come out of trouble. --
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A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The doings of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him. --
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel. --
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A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent. --
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He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies. --
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There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals. --
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Truth's lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary. --
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Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But joy comes to the promoters of peace. --
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No mischief shall happen to the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil. --
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Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight. --
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A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. --
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The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor. --
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Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a kind word makes it glad. --
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The righteous is cautious in friendship, But the way of the wicked leads them astray. --
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The slothful man doesn't roast his game, But the possessions of diligent men are prized. --
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In the way of righteousness is life; In its path there is no death. --
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