Proverbs 12

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1. 1Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is like a brute.
2. 2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of wicked devices he will condemn.
3. 3A person shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4. 4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but a woman who brings shame is like decay in his bones.
5. 5The thoughts of the righteous are right, but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6. 6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7. 7The wicked are overthrown and are not, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8. 8A person will be praised for their wisdom, but someone with a perverse heart will be despised.
9. 9It is better to be despised and have a servant than to honor yourself and lack food.
10. 10A righteous person regards the life of their beast, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11. 11Those who work their land will have plenty of food, but those who chase after worthless things lack understanding.
12. 12The wicked desires the net of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13. 13The wicked is snared by the transgression of their lips, but the just shall come out of trouble.
14. 14A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of their words, and the reward for their work will be given to them.
15. 15The way of a fool seems right to them, but whoever listens to advice is wise.
16. 16A fool's anger is quickly known, but a prudent person conceals shame.
17. 17Whoever speaks the truth shows righteousness, but a false witness shows deceit.
18. 18Some speak like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19. 19The lip of truth will be established forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20. 20Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but joy is with the counselors of peace.
21. 21No evil shall happen to the just, but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22. 22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truly are his delight.
23. 23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24. 24The diligent will rule, but the lazy will be put to forced labor.
25. 25Heaviness in a person's heart makes it stoop, but a kind word makes it glad.
26. 26The righteous is more excellent than their neighbor, but the way of the wicked seduces them.
27. 27The lazy person does not roast what they caught in hunting, but the possessions of a diligent person are valuable.
28. 28In the way of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.