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The First Collection of Solomonic Proverbs1

^12:1 The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid. ^12:2 A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes. ^12:3 No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved. ^12:4 A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones. ^12:5 The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. ^12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them. ^12:7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand. ^12:8 A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised. ^12:9 Better is a person of humble standing who works for himself, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food. ^12:10 A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel. ^12:11 The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense. ^12:12 The wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked, but the root of the righteous will yield fruit. ^12:13 The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble. ^12:14 A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him. ^12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise. ^12:16 A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor. ^12:17 The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. ^12:18 Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. ^12:19 The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment. ^12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. ^12:21 No harm will be directed at the righteous, but the wicked are filled with calamity. ^12:22 The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. ^12:23 The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly. ^12:24 The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor. ^12:25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy. ^12:26 The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. ^12:27 The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent. ^12:28 In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.