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57 lines
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# Chapter 12
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1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
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But he who hates correction is stupid.
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2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
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But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
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3 A man is not established by wickedness,
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But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
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4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
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But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,
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But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
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But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
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7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
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But the house of the righteous will stand.
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8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
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But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
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9 Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant,
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Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
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10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
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But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,
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But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
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12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
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But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
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13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
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But the righteous will come through trouble.
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14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
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And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
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But he who heeds counsel is wise.
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16 A fool’s wrath is known at once,
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But a prudent man covers shame.
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17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
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But a false witness, deceit.
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18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
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But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
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19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,
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But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
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But counselors of peace have joy.
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21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous,
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But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
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22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
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But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
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23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,
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But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
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24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
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But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
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25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
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But a good word makes it glad.
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26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
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For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,
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But diligence is man’s precious possession.
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28 In the way of righteousness is life,
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And in its pathway there is no death. |