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94 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
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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.
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