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Proverbs 12 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:1 - A lover of training is a lover of knowledge; but a hater of teaching is like a beast.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:2 - A good man has grace in the eyes of the Lord; but the man of evil designs gets punishment from him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:3 - No man will make himself safe through evil-doing; but the root of upright men will never be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:4 - A woman of virtue is a crown to her husband; but she whose behaviour is a cause of shame is like a wasting disease in his bones.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:5 - The purposes of upright men are right, but the designs of evil-doers are deceit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:6 - The words of sinners are destruction for the upright; but the mouth of upright men is their salvation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:7 - Evil-doers are overturned and never seen again, but the house of upright men will keep its place.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:8 - A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:9 - He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:10 - An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:11 - He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:12 - The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:13 - In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:14 - From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:15 - The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:16 - A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:17 - The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:18 - There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:19 - True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:20 - Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:21 - No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be full of evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:22 - False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:23 - A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:24 - The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:25 - Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:26 - The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:27 - He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:28 - In the road of righteousness is life, but the way of the evil-doer goes to death.
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The Bible in Basic English was translated by Professor Samuel Henry Hooke (1874-1968)
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