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12:1  Anyone who loves learning accepts being corrected. But a person who hates being corrected is stupid.
12:2  The Lord is pleased with a good person. But he will punish anyone who plans evil.
12:3  Doing evil brings a person no safety at all. But a good person has safety and security.
12:4  A good wife is like a crown for her husband. But a disgraceful wife is like a disease in his bones.
12:5  The plans that good people make are fair. But the advice of the wicked will trick you.
12:6  The wicked talk of killing people. But the words of good people will save them.
12:7  Wicked people die and leave nothing behind. But a good man’s family goes on.
12:8  A wise person is praised. But a stupid person is not respected.
12:9  A person might not be important but still have a servant. He is better off than someone who acts important but has no food.
12:10  A good man takes care of his animals. But even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
12:11  The person who works his land will have plenty of food. But the one who chases useless dreams isn’t wise.
12:12  Evil people want what other evil people have stolen. But good people want to give to others.
12:13  Evil people are trapped by their evil talk. But good people stay out of trouble.
12:14  A person will be rewarded for what he says. And he will also be rewarded for what he does.
12:15  A foolish person thinks he is doing right. But a wise person listens to advice.
12:16  A foolish person quickly shows that he is upset. But a wise person ignores an insult.
12:17  An honest witness tells the truth. But a dishonest witness tells lies.
12:18  Careless words stab like a sword. But wise words bring healing.
12:19  Truth will last forever. But lies last only a moment.
12:20  Those who plan evil mean to lie. But those who plan peace will be happy.
12:21  No harm comes to a good person. But an evil person’s life is full of trouble.
12:22  The Lord hates those who tell lies. But he is pleased with those who do what they promise.
12:23  A wise person keeps what he knows to himself. But a foolish person shows how foolish he is.
12:24  Hard workers will become leaders. But those who are lazy will be slaves.
12:25  Worry makes a person feel as if he is carrying a heavy load. But a kind word cheers up a person.
12:26  A good person takes advice from his friends. But an evil person is easily led to do wrong.
12:27  A lazy person catches no food to cook. But a hard worker will have great wealth.
12:28  Doing what is right is the way to life. But there is another way that leads to death.