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Proverbs 12:16 (NIV)
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
Proverbs 12:17 (NIV)
An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.
Proverbs 12:18 (NIV)
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:19 (NIV)
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Proverbs 12:20 (NIV)
Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:21 (NIV)
No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:22 (NIV)
The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
Proverbs 12:23 (NIV)
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
Proverbs 12:24 (NIV)
Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
Proverbs 12:25 (NIV)
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
Proverbs 12:26 (NIV)
The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 12:27 (NIV)
The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
Proverbs 12:28 (NIV)
In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.
Proverbs 13:1 (NIV)
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
Proverbs 13:2 (NIV)
From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
Proverbs 13:3 (NIV)
Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
Proverbs 13:4 (NIV)
A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
Proverbs 13:5 (NIV)
The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.
Proverbs 13:6 (NIV)
Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
Proverbs 13:7 (NIV)
One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
Proverbs 13:8 (NIV)
A person’s riches may ransom their life, but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.
Proverbs 13:9 (NIV)
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
Proverbs 13:10 (NIV)
Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
Proverbs 13:11 (NIV)
Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
Proverbs 13:12 (NIV)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.