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60 lines
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# Chapter 12
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1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
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but one who hates correction is stupid.
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2 One who is good obtains favor from the Lord,
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but he condemns a person who schemes.
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3 No one can be made secure by wickedness,
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but the root of the righteous is immovable.
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4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,
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but a wife who causes shame
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is like rottenness in his bones.
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
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but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.
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6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
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but the speech of the upright rescues them.
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7 The wicked are overthrown and perish,
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but the house of the righteous will stand.
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8 A man is praised for his insight,
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but a twisted mind is despised.
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9 Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,
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than to act important but have no food.
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10 The righteous cares about his animal’s health,
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but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
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11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
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but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
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12 The wicked desire what evil people have caught,
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but the root of the righteous is productive.
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13 By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,
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but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
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14 A person will be satisfied with good
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by the fruit of his mouth,
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and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.
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15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,
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but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
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16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
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but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
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17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
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but a false witness speaks deceit.
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18 There is one who speaks rashly,
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like a piercing sword;
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but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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19 Truthful lips endure forever,
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but a lying tongue, only a moment.
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20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
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but those who promote peace have joy.
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21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,
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but the wicked are full of misery.
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22 Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,
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but faithful people are his delight.
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23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
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but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
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24 The diligent hand will rule,
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but laziness will lead to forced labor.
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25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
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but a good word cheers it up.
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26 A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,
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but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
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27 A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game,
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but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.
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28 There is life in the path of righteousness,
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and in its path there is no death. |