Proverbs 12 (TRV)
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12 The wicked desires the net of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit. | 12 The wicked desires the net of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit. | ||
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| + | 13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous will come out of trouble. | ||
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| + | 14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him. | ||
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| + | 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise. | ||
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| + | 16 A fool’s wrath is presently known, but a prudent man covers shame. | ||
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| + | 17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness, but a false witness, deceit. | ||
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| + | 18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is health. | ||
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| + | 19 The lip of truth will be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. | ||
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| + | 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but counselors of peace have joy. | ||
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| + | 21 No evil will happen to the just, but the wicked will be filled with mischief. | ||
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| + | 22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truthfully are His delight. | ||
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| + | 23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. | ||
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| + | 24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor. | ||
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| + | 25 Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop, but a good word makes it glad. | ||
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| + | 26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor, but the way of the wicked seduces them. | ||
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| + | 27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but the substance of a dilligent man is precious. | ||
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| + | 28 In the way of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death. | ||
Revision as of 07:35, 6 November 2017
1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
3 A man will not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will not be moved.
4 An virtuous wife is the crown of her husband, but she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9 He that is despised, and has a servant, is better than he that honors himself, and lacks bread.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, but he who follows vain people is devoid of understanding.
12 The wicked desires the net of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous will come out of trouble.
14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s wrath is presently known, but a prudent man covers shame.
17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness, but a false witness, deceit.
18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth will be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but counselors of peace have joy.
21 No evil will happen to the just, but the wicked will be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truthfully are His delight.
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop, but a good word makes it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor, but the way of the wicked seduces them.
27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but the substance of a dilligent man is precious.
28 In the way of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.
