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Proverbs 12 :: Legacy Standard Bible (LSB)

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Whoever loves [fn]discipline loves knowledge,

But he who hates reproof is senseless.

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A good man will obtain favor from Yahweh,

But a man of evil schemes He will condemn.

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A man will not be established by wickedness,

But the root of the righteous will not be shaken.

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[fn]An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,

But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

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The thoughts of the righteous are just,

But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful.

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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,

But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

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The wicked are overthrown and are no more,

But the house of the righteous will stand.

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A man will be praised according to his insight,

But one of perverse heart will be despised.

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Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant

Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

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A righteous man knows the value of the life of his animal,

But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

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He who cultivates his land will be satisfied with bread,

But he who pursues empty things lacks a heart of wisdom.

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The wicked man desires a stronghold of evil men,

But the root of the righteous gives fruit.

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The snare of an evil man is in the transgression of his lips,

But the righteous man will come out from distress.

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A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,

And the good deed of a man’s hands will return to him.

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The way of an ignorant fool is right in his own eyes,

But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

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An ignorant fool’s [fn]anger is known at once,

But a prudent man conceals disgrace.

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He who breathes out truth declares what is right,

But a false witness, deceit.

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There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,

But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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Truthful lips will be established forever,

But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,

But counselors of peace have gladness.

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No misfortune befalls the righteous,

But the wicked are filled with calamity.

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Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,

But doers of faithfulness are His delight.

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A prudent man conceals knowledge,

But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

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The hand of the diligent will rule,

But [fn]the slack hand will be put to forced labor.

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Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,

But a good word makes it glad.

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The righteous is a guide to his neighbor,

But the way of the wicked makes them wander about.

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A slack handed man does not [fn]roast his prey,

But the wealth of a man is precious for the diligent.

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In the path of righteousness is life,

And in its pathway there is no death.

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Or A virtuous
Or vexation
Lit slackness
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