# Proverbs 12

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###### v1 
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. 

###### v2 
A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans. 

###### v3 
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. 

###### v4 
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. 

###### v5 
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. 

###### v6 
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. 

###### v7 
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand. 

###### v8 
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised. 

###### v9 
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread. 

###### v10 
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 

###### v11 
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. 

###### v12 
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. 

###### v13 
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble. 

###### v14 
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. 

###### v15 
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. 

###### v16 
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. 

###### v17 
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. 

###### v18 
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals. 

###### v19 
Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. 

###### v20 
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. 

###### v21 
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil. 

###### v22 
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. 

###### v23 
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. 

###### v24 
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. 

###### v25 
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. 

###### v26 
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. 

###### v27 
The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. 

###### v28 
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.

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