88 lines
2.6 KiB
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88 lines
2.6 KiB
Markdown
# Chapter 12
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1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
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but he who hates reproof is stupid.
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2. A good man obtains favor from the LORD,
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but a man of evil devices he condemns.
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3. No one is established by wickedness,
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but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
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4. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
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but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
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5. The thoughts of the righteous are just;
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the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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6. The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
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but the mouth of the upright delivers 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 is commended according to his good sense,
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but one of twisted mind is despised.
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9. Better to be lowly and have a servant
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than to play the great man and lack bread.
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10. Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast,
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but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
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11. Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread,
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but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
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12. Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers,
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but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
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13. An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
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but the righteous escapes from trouble.
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14. From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good,
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and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.
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15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
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but a wise man listens to advice.
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16. The vexation of a fool is known at once,
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but the prudent ignores an insult.
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17. Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
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but a false witness utters deceit.
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18. There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
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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 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 those who plan peace have joy.
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21. No ill befalls the righteous,
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but the wicked are filled with trouble.
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22. Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD,
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but those who act faithfully are his delight.
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23. A prudent man conceals knowledge,
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but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
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24. The hand of the diligent will rule,
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while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
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25. Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down,
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but a good word makes him glad.
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26. One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor,
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but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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27. Whoever is slothful will not roast his game,
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but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
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28. In the path of righteousness is life,
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and in its pathway there is no death.
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