Proverbs 12
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1To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.
2The Lord approves of those who are good,
but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
3Wickedness never brings stability,
but the godly have deep roots.
4A worthy wife is a crown for her husband,
but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
5The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
7The wicked die and disappear,
but the family of the godly stands firm.
8A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
9Better to be an ordinary person with a servant
than to be self-important but have no food.
10The godly care for their animals,
but the wicked are always cruel.
11A hard worker has plenty of food,
but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
12Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,
but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
13The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
14Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.
15Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
16A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
17An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
18Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
19Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
20Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
21No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
23The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
24Work hard and become a leader;
be lazy and become a slave.
25Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
26The godly give good advice to their friends;#12:26 Or The godly are cautious in friendship; or The godly are freed from evil. The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
the wicked lead them astray.
27Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,
but the diligent make use of everything they find.
28The way of the godly leads to life;
that path does not lead to death.
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Proverbs 12
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1Whoever loves discipline loves to learn,
but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal.
2A good person obtains favor from the Lord,
but the Lord condemns everyone who schemes.
3A person cannot stand firm on a foundation of wickedness,
and the roots of righteous people cannot be moved.
4A wife with strength of character is the crown of her husband,
but the wife who disgraces him is like bone cancer.
5The thoughts of righteous people are fair.
The advice of wicked people is treacherous.
6The words of wicked people are a deadly ambush,
but the words #12:6 Or “mouths.” of decent people rescue.
7Overthrow wicked people, and they are no more,
but the families of righteous people continue to stand.
8A person will be praised based on his insight,
but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised.
9Better to be unimportant and have a slave
than to act important and have nothing to eat.
10A righteous person cares ⌞even⌟ about the life of his animals,
but the compassion of wicked people is ⌞nothing but⌟ cruelty.
11Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat,
but the one who chases unrealistic dreams has no sense.
12A wicked person delights in setting a trap for ⌞other⌟ evil people,
but the roots of righteous people produce ⌞fruit⌟.
13An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk,
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
14One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability.
Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.
15A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one,
but a person who listens to advice is wise.
16When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately,
but a sensible person hides the insult.
17A truthful witness speaks honestly,
but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.
18Careless words stab like a sword,
but the words of wise people bring healing.
19The word of truth lasts forever,
but lies last only a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
but joy belongs to those who advise peace.
21No ⌞lasting⌟ harm comes to a righteous person,
but wicked people have lots of trouble.
22Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord,
but honest people are his delight.
23A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge,
but foolish minds preach stupidity.
24Hard-working hands gain control,
but lazy hands do slave labor.
25A person’s anxiety will weigh him down,
but an encouraging word makes him joyful.
26A righteous person looks out for his neighbor,
but the path of wicked people leads others astray.
27A lazy hunter does not catch his prey,
but a hard-working person becomes wealthy.
28Everlasting life is on the way of righteousness.
Eternal death is not along its path.
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