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12:1  Anyone who loves correction loves knowledge. Anyone who hates to be corrected is stupid.
12:2  The Lord blesses anyone who does good. But he judges anyone who plans to do evil.
12:3  No one can become strong and steady by doing evil. But if people do what is right, they can’t be removed from the land.
12:4  An excellent woman is her husband’s crown. But a wife who brings shame is like sickness in his bones.
12:5  The plans of godly people are right. But the advice of sinners will lead you the wrong way.
12:6  The words of those who are evil hide and wait to spill people’s blood. But the speech of those who are honest saves them from traps like that.
12:7  Sinners are destroyed and taken away. But the houses of godly people stand firm.
12:8  A person is praised for how wise they are. But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.
12:9  Being nobody and having a servant is better than pretending to be somebody and having no food.
12:10  Those who do what is right take good care of their animals. But the kindest acts of those who do wrong are mean.
12:11  Those who farm their land will have plenty of food. But those who chase dreams have no sense.
12:12  Those who do what is wrong are safe for just a while. But those who do what is right last forever.
12:13  Those who do evil are trapped by their sinful talk. But those who have done no wrong escape trouble.
12:14  Many good things come from what people say. And the work of their hands rewards them.
12:15  The way of foolish people seems right to them. But those who are wise listen to advice.
12:16  Foolish people are easily upset. But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.
12:17  An honest witness tells the truth. But a dishonest witness tells lies.
12:18  The words of thoughtless people cut like swords. But the tongue of wise people brings healing.
12:19  Truthful words last forever. But lies last for only a moment.
12:20  There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil. But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.
12:21  No harm comes to godly people. But sinners have all the trouble they can handle.
12:22  The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies. But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.
12:23  Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves. But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things.
12:24  Hands that work hard will rule. But people who are lazy will be forced to work.
12:25  Worry makes the heart heavy. But a kind word cheers it up.
12:26  Godly people are careful about the friends they choose. But the way of sinners leads them down the wrong path.
12:27  Lazy people do not even cook what they catch. But those who work hard eat their fill of what is hunted.
12:28  There is life in doing what is right. Along that path you will never die.