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Proverbs - ch 12 v 1 - 20
- Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
- A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
- A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
- A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
- The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
- The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
- The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
- A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
- Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
- A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
- He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
- The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
- An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
- A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.
- The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
- A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
- He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
- There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
- Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
- Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
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