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Proverbs 11

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Chapter 12

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  Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.  

 

 

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  A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, But he will condemn a man of wicked devices.  

 

 

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3


 

  A man shall not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.  

 

 

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4


 

  A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.  

 

 

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  The thoughts of the righteous are just. The advice of the wicked is deceitful.  

 

 

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  The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them.  

 

 

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  The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, But the house of the righteous shall stand.  

 

 

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  A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.  

 

 

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  Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.  

 

 

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10


 

  A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.  

 

 

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11


 

  He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.  

 

 

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12


 

  The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, But the root of the righteous flourishes.  

 

 

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13


 

  An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, But the righteous shall come out of trouble.  

 

 

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14


 

  A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The doings of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.  

 

 

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15


 

  The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.  

 

 

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16


 

  A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.  

 

 

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17


 

  He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.  

 

 

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18


 

  There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.  

 

 

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19


 

  Truth's lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.  

 

 

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20


 

  Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But joy comes to the promoters of peace.  

 

 

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21


 

  No mischief shall happen to the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.  

 

 

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22


 

  Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight.  

 

 

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23


 

  A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.  

 

 

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24


 

  The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor.  

 

 

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25


 

  Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a kind word makes it glad.  

 

 

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26


 

  The righteous is cautious in friendship, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.  

 

 

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27


 

  The slothful man doesn't roast his game, But the possessions of diligent men are prized.  

 

 

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28


 

  In the way of righteousness is life; In its path there is no death.  

 

 

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Proverbs 13

 

 

 

 

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