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12:1  Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.
12:2  A good man obtains favor from the Lord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
12:3  A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
12:4  An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
12:5  The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
12:6  The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
12:7  The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
12:8  A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
12:9  Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
12:10  A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
12:11  He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
12:12  The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
12:13  The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.
12:14  A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
12:15  The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
12:16  A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
12:17  He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.
12:18  There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
12:19  The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
12:20  Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
12:21  No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
12:22  Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
12:23  A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
12:24  The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
12:25  Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.
12:26  The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
12:27  The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession.
12:28  In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.