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12:1  Whoever loves knowledge loves correction, but whoever hates reproof is stupid.
12:2  A good man obtains favor from Adonai, but He condemns a person with evil schemes.
12:3  No one is made secure by wickedness, but a righteous root will not be moved.
12:4  A virtuous wife is her husband’s crown, but a dishonoring one is like rottenness in his bones.
12:5  The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
12:6  The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
12:7  The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the household of the righteous will stand.
12:8  A man is praised according to his insight, but one with a twisted mind is despised.
12:9  Better to have little honor and a servant than to have glory and no bread.
12:10  A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, yet even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
12:11  The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense.
12:12  The wicked covets the loot of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
12:13  An evil one is ensnared by the sin of lips, but the righteous one escapes trouble.
12:14  By the fruit of his mouth a man will be satisfied with good. The work of a man’s hands will reward him.
12:15  A fool’s way is right in his own eyes, but the wise listen to advice.
12:16  A fool shows his irritation immediately, but a prudent person overlooks an insult.
12:17  A trustworthy witness tells what is right, but a false witness, deceit.
12:18  Reckless speech is like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
12:19  Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue for only a moment.
12:20  Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those promoting shalom have joy.
12:21  No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.
12:22  Lying lips are detestable to Adonai, but those who act faithfully are His delight.
12:23  A clever person conceals his knowledge, but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.
12:24  The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy will become forced labor.
12:25  An anxious heart weighs one down, but a good word cheers him up.
12:26  The righteous gives his friend guidance, but the way of the wicked leads astray.
12:27  A lazy person does not roast his game, but a diligent person prizes his possessions.
12:28  In the path of righteousness is life— it is a path to immortality.