The Proverbs (WEB)

12: 1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,
      But he who hates reproof is stupid.

 ^12:2A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh,
      But he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

 ^12:3A man shall not be established by wickedness,
      But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

 ^12:4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband,
      But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

 ^12:5The thoughts of the righteous are just.
      The advice of the wicked is deceitful.

 ^12:6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
      But the speech of the upright rescues them.

 ^12:7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,
      But the house of the righteous shall stand.

 ^12:8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
      But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

 ^12:9Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant,
      Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

 ^12:10A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
      But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

 ^12:11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,
      But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

 ^12:12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men,
      But the root of the righteous flourishes.

 ^12:13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
      But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

 ^12:14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.
      The doings of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.

 ^12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
      But he who is wise listens to counsel.

 ^12:16A fool shows his annoyance the same day,
      But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

 ^12:17He who is truthful testifies honestly,
      But a false witness lies.

 ^12:18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
      But the tongue of the wise heals.

 ^12:19Truth's lips will be established forever,
      But a lying tongue is only momentary.

 ^12:20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
      But joy comes to the promoters of peace.

 ^12:21No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
      But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

 ^12:22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
      But those who do the truth are his delight.

 ^12:23A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
      But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

 ^12:24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
      But laziness ends in slave labor.

 ^12:25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down,
      But a kind word makes it glad.

 ^12:26The righteous is cautious in friendship,
      But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

 ^12:27The slothful man doesn't roast his game,
      But the possessions of diligent men are prized.

 ^12:28In the way of righteousness is life;
      In its path there is no death.

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