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Proverbs 12, RSV

12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

12:2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.

12:3 A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.

12:4 A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.

12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.

12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.

12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.

12:8 A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.

12:9 Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread.

12:10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

12:11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense.

12:12 The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm.

12:13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.

12:14 From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.

12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

12:16 The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.

12:17 He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.

12:18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

12:19 Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy.

12:21 No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

12:23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.

12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

12:25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

12:26 A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

12:27 A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.

12:28 In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death.

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