Proverbs 12
Contrast The Upright And The Wicked
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
But the root of the [consistently] righteous will not be moved.
But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.
But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them.
But the house of the [consistently] righteous will stand [securely].
But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.
Than he who [boastfully] honors himself [pretending to be what he is not] and lacks bread.
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment.
But the root of the righteous yields richer fruit.
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him [as a harvest].
But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel.
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
But a false witness utters deceit [in court].
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment.
But counselors of peace have joy.
But the wicked are filled with trouble.
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness.
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
But the precious possession of a [wise] man is diligence [because he recognizes opportunities and seizes them].
And in its pathway there is no death [but immortality—eternal life].
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