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Chapter 12
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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
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A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, but He will condemn a man who devises evil.
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An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.
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The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
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The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.
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A man will be praised according to his insight, but one of perverse mind will be despised.
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A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
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An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous will escape from trouble.
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
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A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man conceals dishonour.
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He who speaks truth tells what is right, but a false witness, deceit.
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There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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Truthful lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only for a moment.
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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but counselors of peace have joy.
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No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
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Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
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A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
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Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad.
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The righteous is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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In the way of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.