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Pro 12:1 |
WHOEVER LOVES instruction and correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is like a brute beast, stupid and indiscriminating. |
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Pro 12:2 |
A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of wicked devices He condemns. |
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Pro 12:3 |
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall never be moved. |
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Pro 12:4 |
A virtuous and worthy wife [earnest and strong in character] is a crowning joy to her husband, but she who makes him ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.(1) |
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Pro 12:5 |
The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are honest and reliable, but the counsels and designs of the wicked are treacherous. |
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Pro 12:6 |
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them and the innocent ones [thus endangered]. |
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Pro 12:7 |
The wicked are overthrown and are not, but the house of the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall stand. |
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Pro 12:8 |
A man shall be commended according to his Wisdom [godly Wisdom, which is comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God], but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised. |
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Pro 12:9 |
Better is he who is lightly esteemed but works for his own support than he who assumes honor for himself and lacks bread. |
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Pro 12:10 |
A [consistently] righteous man regards the life of his beast, but even the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.(2) |
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Pro 12:11 |
He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits is lacking in sense and is without understanding. |
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Pro 12:12 |
The wicked desire the booty of evil men, but the root of the [uncompromisingly] righteous yields [richer fruitage]. |
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Pro 12:13 |
The wicked is [dangerously] snared by the transgression of his lips, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall come out of trouble. |
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Pro 12:14 |
From the fruit of his words a man shall be satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hands shall come back to him [as a harvest]. |
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Pro 12:15 |
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.(3) |
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Pro 12:16 |
A fool's wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult. |
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Pro 12:17 |
He who breathes out truth shows forth righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), but a false witness utters deceit. |
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Pro 12:18 |
There are those who speak rashly, like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
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Pro 12:19 |
Truthful lips shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is [credited] but for a moment. |
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Pro 12:20 |
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but for the counselors of peace there is joy. |
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Pro 12:21 |
No [actual] evil, misfortune, or calamity shall come upon the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil, misfortune, and calamity.(4) |
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Pro 12:22 |
Lying lips are extremely disgusting and hateful to the Lord, but they who deal faithfully are His delight.(5) |
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Pro 12:23 |
A prudent man is reluctant to display his knowledge, but the heart of [self-confident] fools proclaims their folly.(6) |
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Pro 12:24 |
The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor. |
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Pro 12:25 |
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad.(7) |
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Pro 12:26 |
The [consistently] righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes others to go astray. |
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Pro 12:27 |
The slothful man does not catch his game or roast it once he kills it, but the diligent man gets precious possessions. |
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Pro 12:28 |
Life is in the way of righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation), and in its pathway there is no death but immortality (perpetual, eternal life).(8) |
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