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143 lines
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# Chapter 12
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1. To learn, you must love discipline;
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it is stupid to hate correction.
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2. The LORD approves of those who are good,
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but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
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3. Wickedness never brings stability,
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but the godly have deep roots.
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4. A worthy wife is a crown for her husband,
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but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
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5. The plans of the godly are just;
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the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
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6. The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
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but the words of the godly save lives.
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7. The wicked die and disappear,
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but the family of the godly stands firm.
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8. A sensible person wins admiration,
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but a warped mind is despised.
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9. Better to be an ordinary person with a servant
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than to be self-important but have no food.
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10. The godly care for their animals,
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but the wicked are always cruel.
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11. A hard worker has plenty of food,
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but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
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12. Thieves are jealous of each other's loot,
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but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
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13. The wicked are trapped by their own words,
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but the godly escape such trouble.
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14. Wise words bring many benefits,
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and hard work brings rewards.
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15. Fools think their own way is right,
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but the wise listen to others.
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16. A fool is quick-tempered,
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but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
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17. An honest witness tells the truth;
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a false witness tells lies.
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18. Some people make cutting remarks,
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but the words of the wise bring healing.
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19. Truthful words stand the test of time,
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but lies are soon exposed.
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20. Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
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joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
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21. No harm comes to the godly,
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but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
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22. The LORD detests lying lips,
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but he delights in those who tell the truth.
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23. The wise don't make a show of their knowledge,
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but fools broadcast their foolishness.
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24. Work hard and become a leader;
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be lazy and become a slave.
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25. Worry weighs a person down;
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an encouraging word cheers a person up.
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26. The godly give good advice to their friends;
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the wicked lead them astray.
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27. Lazy people don't even cook the game they catch,
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but the diligent make use of everything they find.
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28. The way of the godly leads to life;
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that path does not lead to death.
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