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Proverbs 12

28 aligned verses; 28 with wording or punctuation differences .

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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid .
Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof `is' brutish .
The good man obtains favor from the LORD , but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil .
The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah , And the man of wicked devices He condemneth .
A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted .
A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved .
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
A virtuous woman ` is ' a crown to her husband , And as rottenness in his bones `is' one causing shame .
The plans of the righteous are just , but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous ` are ' justice , The counsels of the wicked -- deceit.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
The words of the wicked `are': `Lay wait for blood, ' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
The wicked are overthrown and perish , but the house of the righteous will stand .
Overthrow the wicked , and they are not , And the house of the righteous standeth .
A man is praised according to his wisdom , but a twisted mind is despised.
According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self- important but lack food .
Better `is' the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self- honoured who lacketh bread .
A righteous man regards the life of his animal , but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty .
The righteous knoweth the life of his beast , And the mercies of the wicked ` are ' cruel .
The one who works his land will have plenty of food , but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied `with' bread , And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men , but the root of the righteous flourishes .
The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers , And the root of the righteous giveth .
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech , but a righteous man escapes from trouble .
In transgression of the lips ` is ' the snare of the wicked , And the righteous goeth out from distress .
By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things , and the work of his hands returns to him.
From the fruit of the mouth ` is ' one satisfied ` with ' good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
The way of a fool ` is ' right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel `is' wise .
A fool’s anger is known at once , but a prudent man overlooks an insult .
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame .
He who speaks the truth declares what is right , but a false witness speaks deceit.
Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness , And a false witness -- deceit.
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
Truthful lips endure forever , but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
The lip of truth is established for ever , And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood .
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
Deceit ` is ' in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace `is' joy.
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble .
No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil .
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD , but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
An abomination to Jehovah `are' lying lips, And stedfast doers ` are ' his delight.
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself , but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
The hand of the diligent will rule , but laziness ends in forced labor .
The hand of the diligent ruleth , And slothfulness becometh tributary .
Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up .
Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down , And a good word maketh him glad .
A righteous man is cautious in friendship , but the ways of the wicked lead them astray .
The righteous searcheth his companion , And the way of the wicked causeth them to err .
A lazy man does not roast his game , but a diligent man prizes his possession .
The slothful roasteth not his hunting , And the wealth of a diligent man is precious .
There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death .
In the path of righteousness `is' life , And in the way of `that' path `is' no death !

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