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12:1  Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is brutish.
12:2  A good man obtains favor of the Lord, but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.
12:3  A man will not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will not be moved.
12:4  A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but she who brings shame is as rottenness in his bones.
12:5  The thoughts of the righteous are right, but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
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 not, 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  He who is lightly esteemed and has a servant is better than he who honors himself and 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 vain persons is void of understanding.
12:12  The wicked covet the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
12:13  The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just will come out of 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 listens to counsel is wise.
12:16  A fool’s wrath is presently known, but a prudent man covers shame.
12:17  He who speaks truth shows forth 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 is health.
12:19  The truthful lip will be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
12:20  Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil, but to the counselors of peace is joy.
12:21  There will no evil happen to the just, but the wicked will be filled with mischief.
12:22  Lying lips are abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truly 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 slothful will be put to forced labor.
12:25  Heaviness in the heart of man makes it droop, but a good word makes it glad.
12:26  The righteous is a guide to his neighbors, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
12:27  The slothful man does not roast that which he took in hunting, but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
12:28  In the way of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.