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Proverbs 12 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:1 - Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:2 - A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:3 - A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:4 - A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:5 - The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:6 - The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:7 - The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:8 - A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:9 - Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:10 - A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:11 - He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:12 - The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:13 - An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:14 - From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:15 - The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:16 - The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:17 - He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:18 - There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:19 - Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:20 - Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:21 - No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:22 - Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:23 - A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:24 - The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:25 - Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:26 - A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:27 - A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:28 - In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death.
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Source: Transcribed from: The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version containing the Old and New Testaments, translated from the original tongues: being the version set forth A.D. 1611, revised A.D. 1881-1885 and A.D. 1901: compared with the most ancient authorities and revised A.D. 1946-52. — 2nd ed. of New Testament A.D. 1971. There should be enough in the rest of the description to identify the text.

Language: English

Availability: Freely available for non-commercial use provided that this header is included in its entirety with any copy distributed.

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Proverbs Chapter 12 — Additional Translations:

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