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12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid. 12:2 A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil. 12:3 A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved. 12:4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames [him] is as rottenness in his bones. 12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. 12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. 12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand. 12:8 A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised. 12:9 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 beast, But the compassion of the wicked is cruel. 12:11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues vain [things] lacks sense. 12:12 The wicked 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 vexation 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 the heart of a man 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 slothful 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.