| Chapter 12 |
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He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish. -
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He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly. -
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Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved. -
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A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones. -
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The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. -
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them. -
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Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm. -
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A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt. -
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Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread. -
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10 |
The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel. -
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11 |
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds. -
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12 |
The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper. -
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13 |
For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress. -
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14 |
By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him. -
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15 |
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels. -
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16 |
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise. -
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He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness. -
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18 |
There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health. -
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19 |
The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue. -
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20 |
Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace. -
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21 |
Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. -
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22 |
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him. -
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23 |
A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly. -
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24 |
The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute. -
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25 |
Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad. -
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26 |
He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them. -
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The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold. -
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28 |
In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death. -
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