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Proverbs, 12

1. Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof [is] brutish.

2. A good [man] obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

3. A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4. A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed [is] as rottenness in his bones.

5. The thoughts of the righteous [are] right: [but] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceit.

6. The words of the wicked [are] to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7. The wicked are overthrown, and [are] not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8. A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9. [He that is] despised, and hath a servant, [is] better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10. A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.

11. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.

12. The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

13. The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

14. A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15. The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

16. A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

17. [He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

18. There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.

19. The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

20. Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.

21. There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22. Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

23. A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

25. Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

26. The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

27. The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.

28. In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.

Verses related to Proverbs, 12:

Proverbs 12 presents various teachings about the importance of seeking wisdom and living a just and honest life. The chapter highlights the difference between the paths of the righteous and the wicked, emphasizing that those who follow the path of justice are blessed by God.

Proverbs 10:9: "He who walks in sincerity is confident, but what perverts his ways will be known." This verse highlights the importance of living an honest and intact life, for those who are sincere in their ways have confidence and respect.

Proverbs 15:1: "The mild answer deflects the furor, but the word lasts raises anger." This verse highlights the importance of controlling language and speaking kindly and lovingly rather than acting with wrath and violence.

Proverbs 22:1: "More worthy of being chosen is the good name than many riches, and good fame more than silver and gold." This verse highlights the importance of having a good name and a good reputation, which are more valuable than material riches.

1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all injustice." This verse highlights the importance of confessing the sins and seeking the forgiveness of God, to live a just and peaceful life with Him.

Proverbs 12:22: "The liars are abominable to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight." This verse highlights the importance of honesty and faithfulness in our words and actions, which are pleasant to God and bring us blessings.





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