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........ Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
12:01 .. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
12:02 .. A good man will obtain favor from the Lord, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
12:03 .. A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
12:04 .. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.
12:05 .. The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
12:06 .. The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
12:07 .. The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
12:08 .. A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
12:09 .. Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
12:10 .. A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
12:11 .. He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.
12:12 .. The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
12:13 .. An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
12:14 .. A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.
12:15 .. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
12:16 .. A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
12:17 .. He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
12:18 .. There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
12:19 .. Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
12:20 .. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
12:21 .. No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.
12:22 .. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
12:23 .. A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
12:24 .. The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.
12:25 .. Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
12:26 .. The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
12:27 .. A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence.
12:28 .. In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.
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