Proverbs 12 (NET)

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Proverbs 12:1¹The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:2²A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:3³No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:4⁴A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:5⁵The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:6⁶The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:7⁷The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:8⁸A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:9⁹Better is a person of humble standing who works for himself, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:10¹⁰A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:11¹¹The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:12¹²The wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked, but the root of the righteous will yield fruit.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:13¹³The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:14¹⁴A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:15¹⁵The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:16¹⁶A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:17¹⁷The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:18¹⁸Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:19¹⁹The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:20²⁰Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:21²¹No harm will be directed at the righteous, but the wicked are filled with calamity.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:22²²The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:23²³The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:24²⁴The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:25²⁵Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:26²⁶The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:27²⁷The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 12:28²⁸In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

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