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12:1  Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates correction is stupid.
12:2  The good man wins the favor of the Lord, but the malicious man incurs his condemnation.
12:3  No one earns security by wickedness, but the roots of the righteous will not be shaken.
12:4  A good wife is her husband’s crown, but one who disgraces him is like decay in his bones.
12:5  The aims of the righteous are honorable, but the schemes of the wicked are full of deceit.
12:6  The words of the wicked are snares to shed blood, but those of the upright keep them safe.
12:7  Once the wicked are overthrown, they are no more, but the house of the righteous remains firm.
12:8  A man will be praised if he exhibits good sense, but one with a perverse mind is despised.
12:9  It is better to be a laborer and have food to eat than to put on airs and have an empty stomach.
12:10  A righteous person supplies the needs of his animals, but the heart of the wicked is without mercy.
12:11  One who tills his land has an abundance of food, but he who chases fantasies is a fool.
12:12  The wicked desire the prey of evil men, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
12:13  The wicked man is ensnared by the sin of his lips, but the righteous frees himself from misfortune.
12:14  An abundance of good things flow from the fruit of one’s lips, and a man’s labor will give him a suitable reward.
12:15  The fool is convinced of the rightness of his ways, but the man who listens to advice shows wisdom.
12:16  A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult.
12:17  A truthful witness is honest in his testimony, but a false witness testifies deceitfully.
12:18  Thoughtless words wound like a sword thrust, but the tongue of the wise produces healing.
12:19  Truthful speech endures forever, but deceitful lies last only for a moment.
12:20  Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.
12:21  No harm befalls the righteous, but endless are the misfortunes of the wicked.
12:22  The Lord abhors lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful.
12:23  A prudent man does not flaunt his knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims their folly.
12:24  Authority will be granted to the diligent, but the lazy will be enslaved.
12:25  Anxiety in the human heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
12:26  A righteous man gives good advice to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
12:27  A lazy man never reaps a rich harvest, but the diligent man acquires precious wealth.
12:28  The way of righteousness leads to life, but the way of vengeance leads to death.